Author: Frederic Smith Hymnal: Northfield Hymnal No. 2 #14 (1916) Lyrics: 1 O God, not only in distress,
In pain and want and weariness,
Thy tender spirit stoops to bless,
Thy will is done.
2 But oftener on the wings of peace,
And girt about with tenderness
Thou comest, and all troubles cease
Thy will is done.
3 And when the burdened heart can bring
Its sorrow to Thy feet, and cling,
Till hope surpasses sorrowing,
Thy will is done.
4 Thy will is pure, O Lord, and just,
And we, frail creatures of the dust,
Through good or ill can only true,
Thy will is done. Languages: English Tune Title: RISEHOLME
O God, Not Only in Distress