A Selection of Hymns ‎#DLXIV

DLXIV. Satisfaction in God under the loss of dear friends

1 The God of love will sure indulge
The flowing tear the heaving sigh,
When righteous persons fall around,
When tender friends and kindred die.

2 Yet not one anxious murmuring thought
Should with our murmuring passions blend;
Nor would our bleeding hearts forget
Th' Almighty ever-living friend.

3 Beneath a numerous train of ills,
Our feeble flesh and heart may fail;
Yet shall our hope in thee, our God,
O'er every gloomy fear prevail.

4 Parent and husband, guard and guide,
Thou art each tender name in one;
On thee we cast our every care,
And comfort seek from thee alone.

5 Our father God, to thee we look,
Our rock, our portion, and our friend;
And on thy covenant-love and truth,
Our sinking souls shall still depend.

Text Information

• First Line: The God of love will sure indulge
• Title: Satisfaction in God under the loss of dear friends
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Topic: Death
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Author: S—

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