A Selection of Hymns ‎#CXCVIII

CXCVIII. Strong-Hold

1 Ye prisoners of hope
O'erwhelmed with grief,
To Jesus look up
For certain relieve;
There's not condemnation
In Jesus the Lord,
But strong consolation
His grace doth afford.

2 Should justice appear
A merciless foe,
Yet be of good cheer,
And soon shall you know
That sinners confessing
Their wickedness past,
A plentiful blessing
Of pardon shall taste.

3 The dry up your tears,
Ye children of grief,
For Jesus appears
To give you relief;
If you are returning
To Jesus your friend,
Your sighing and morning
In singing shall end.

4 "None will I cast out
"Who come," saith the Lord,
Why then do you doubt?
Lay hold of his word:
Ye mourners of Sion,
Be bold to believe,
For ever rely on
Your Savior and live.

Text Information

• First Line: Ye prisoners of hope
• Title: Strong-Hold
• Meter: As the 104th
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  Zechariah 9:12
  ;
  Nahum 1:7
• Topic: Characters and Representations of Christ: Stronghold; Christ: Strong hold
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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