The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#503

503. When along life's thorny road

1 When along life's thorny road,
Faints the soul beneath the load,
By its cares and sins opprest,
Finds on earth no peace or rest;
When the wily tempter's near,
Filling us with doubt and fear:
Jesus, to Thy feet we flee,
Jesus, we will look to Thee.

2 thou, our Savior, from the throne
Listenest to Thy people's moan;
Thou, the living Head, dost share
Every pang Thy members bear;
Full of tenderness Thou art,
Thou wilt heal the broken heart;
Full of power Thine arm shall quell
All the rage bad might of hell.

3 Mighty to redeem and save,
Thou hast overcome the grave;
Thou the bars of death hast riven,
Opened wide the bars of heaven;
Soon in glory thou shalt come,
Taking Thy poor pilgrims home;
Jesus, then we all shall be,
Ever, ever, Lord, with Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: When along life's thorny road
• Author: James G. Deck (1838)
• Meter: 7s. 8L.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church Year: Twenty-fourth Sunday after Trinity; Afflcition; Cross and Comfort

Tune Information

• Name: [When along life's thorny road]
• Composer: J. B. Dykes (1861)
• Meter: 7s. 8L.
• Key: B♭ Major