The New Christian Hymnal ‎#240

240. O Holy Savior! Friend Unseen

1. O Holy Savior, Friend unseen,
Since on Thine arm Thou bidd'st me lean,
Help me throughout life's changing scene,
By faith to cling to Thee.

2. Blest with this fellowship divine,
Take what Thou wilt, shall I repine?
E'en as the branches to the vine,
My soul may cling to Thee.

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

4. Oft when I seem to tread alone
Some barren waste, with thorns o'ergrown,
A voice of love, in gentlest tone,
Whispers, "Still cling to Me."

5. Though faith and hope may long be tried,
I ask not, need not, aught beside;
How safe, how calm, how satisfied,
The soul that clings to Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: O Holy Savior, Friend unseen
• Title: O Holy Savior! Friend Unseen
• Author: Charlotte Elliott (1836)
• Meter: 8 8 8 6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1929
• Topic: The Christian Life: Faith and Trust

Tune Information

• Name: FLEMMING
• Composer: Friedrich F. Flemming (arr.)
• Meter: 8 8 8 6
• Incipit: 11122 31121 73333
• Key: A♭ Major