Author: John Newton Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #4062 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1. The lion that on Sampson roared,
And thirsted for his blood;
With honey afterwards was stored,
And furnished him with food.
2. Believers, as they pace along,
With many lions meet;
But gather sweetness from the strong,
And from the eater, meat.
3. The lions rage and roar in vain,
For Jesus is their Shield;
Their losses prove a certain gain,
Their troubles comfort yield.
4. The world and Satan join their strength,
To fill their souls with fears;
But crops of joy they reap at length,
From what they sow in tears.
5. Afflictions make them love the Word,
Stir up their hearts to prayer;
And many precious proofs afford,
Of their Redeemer’s care.
6. The lions roar but cannot kill,
Then fear them not, my friends;
They bring us, though against their will,
The honey Jesus sends. Languages: English Tune Title: DUNDEE
The Lion That on Sampson Roared