Laudes Domini ‎#291

291. Clinging to Christ

1 O Holy Saviour! Friend unseen,
Since on thine arm thou bid'st me lean,
Help me, throughout life's changing scene,
By faith to cling to thee!

2 Without a murmur I dismiss
My former dreams of earthly bliss;
My joy, my recompense be this,
Each hour to cling to thee!

3 What though the world deceitful prove,
And earthly friends and hopes remove;
With patient, uncomplaining love,
Still would I cling to thee.

4 Though oft I seem to tread alone
Life's dreary waste, with thorns o'ergrown,
Thy voice of love, in gentlest tone,
Still whispers, "Cling to me!"

5 Though faith and hope are often tried,
I ask not, need not, aught beside;
So safe, so calm, so satisfied,
The soul that clings to thee!

Text Information

• First Line: O Holy Saviour! Friend unseen
• Title: Clinging to Christ
• Author: Charlotte Elliott
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Topic: Atonement: Accepted; Despondency

Tune Information

• Name: FLEMMING
• Arranger: fr. Flemming
• Meter: 8s, 6s
• Key: A♭ Major