61. How Dear to My Heart

1 How dear to my heart, when the pathway is lonely,
That wonderful promise of Jesus my Lord,
That message of mercy, of love and compassion,
I read on the page of His own blessed Word:

Refrain:
Fear not! I am with thee
Thy Strength and Redeemer,
The Rock where in safety
My own shall abide;
I will never forsake thee
My word hath declared it;
I will not forsake thee, whatever betide.

2 When chilled by the waves that are surging around me,
And clouds of affliction like billows may roll,
I’ll cling to His Word, which can never be broken,
And joy in the comfort it brings to my soul. [Refrain]

3 Though tried in the furnace, my faith shall not falter,
But, trusting in Jesus, the Cross I will bear;
And hoping, enduring, believing, obeying,
I’ll cling to His promise, and rest in His care. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: How dear to my heart, when the pathway is lonely
Title: How Dear to My Heart
Author: F. J. Crosby
Refrain First Line: Fear not, I am with thee
Publication Date: 1896
Scripture:
Topic: Comfort - Comforter
Notes: Now Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [How dear to my heart, when the pathway is lonely]
Arranger: Ira D. Sankey
Notes: Now Public Domain.



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