The Psalms of David ‎#H1

H1. Our Only Comfort

1 Substantial comfort will not grow
In nature's barren soul;
All we can boast till Christ we know,
Is vanity and toil.

2 But where the Lord has planted grace,
And made his glories known;
There fruits of heav'nly joy and peace
Are found, and there alone.

3 A bleeding Saviour seen by faith,
A sense of pard'ning love;
a hope that triumphs over death,
Give joys like those above.

4 To take a glimpse within the vail,
To know that God is mine;
Are springs of joy that never fail,
Unspeakable! divine!

5 These are the joys which satisfy,
And sanctify the mind;
Which makes the spirit mount on high,
And leave the world behind.

6 No more, believers, mourn your lot,
But if you are the Lord's;
Resign to them that know him not,
Such joys as earth affords.

Text Information

• First Line: Substantial comfort will not grow
• Title: Our Only Comfort
• Author: John Newton
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1789
• Topic: Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 1
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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