A Selection of Hymns ‎#CLXXXI

CLXXXI. Life of the soul

1 When sins and fears prevailing rise,
And fainting hope almost expires;
Jesus, to thee I lift mine eyes,
To thee I breathe my soul's desires.

2 Art thou not mine, my living Lord?
And can my hope, my comfort die,
Fix'd on thy everlasting word,
That word which built the earth and sky?

3 If my immortal savior lives,
Then my immortal life is sure;
His word a firm foundation gives,
Here, let me build, and rest secure.

4 Here, let my faith unshaken dwell,
Immoveable the promise stands;
Nor all the powers of earth, or hell,
Can e'er dissolve the sacred bands.

5 Here, O my soul, thy trust repose;
If Jesus is for ever mine,
Not death itself, that last of foes,
Shall break a union so divine.

Text Information

• First Line: When sins and fears prevailing rise
• Title: Life of the soul
• Author: Steele
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  John 14:19
• Topic: Characters and Representations of Christ: Life; Christ: Life of the soul

Tune Information

(No tune information)