On Joyful Wing ‎#125

125. Thou wilt Defend Us

1 Light in our darkness, hope in our fear,
Joy in our sorrow, still thou art near;
Constant, unchanging, praise to thy name,
Now and forever thou art the same.

Refrain:
Thou hast redeemed us,—we are thine own;
Thou wilt not leave us friendless alone;
Hope to the promise trustingly clings,
Thou wilt defend us under thy wings.

2 Gifts that with morning fall like the dew,
Still with the evening cheer us anew;
Songs of rejoicing, anthems of praise,
Lord, for thy goodness help us to raise. [Refrain]

3 What though the night clouds frown on the deep?
Watch o’er thy loved ones thine eye will keep;
Rocked on the billow, weak and dismayed,
Thy voice wilt whisper, be not afraid. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Light in our darkness, hope in our fear
• Title: Thou wilt Defend Us
• Author: Mable F. Long
• Refrain First Line: Thou hast redeemed us,—we are thine own
• Publication Date: 1886

Tune Information

• Name: [Light in our darkness, hope in our fear]
• Composer: Jno. R. Sweney