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Author: Thomas P. Westendorf Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: Oh, sorrowing mortal, why still despair Refrain First Line: As one whom his mother comforteth Lyrics: 1. Oh, sorrowing mortal, why still despair, The Father will gladly bestow A tender compassion for all thy care, A balm for thy every woe. Refrain As one whom his mother comforteth, So will I comfort you, So will, so will, So will I comfort you. 2. Thy tears He will change into jewels bright, Thy sighs will be turned into song; Where now there is darkness there shall be light, The weak through His power be strong. [Refrain] 3. His mercy endureth while worlds decay, His pity doth ever abide; He’s tenderly calling for thee today, From over the crystal tide. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Oh, sorrowing mortal, why still despair] Text Sources: The Great Awakening, by Sam P. Jones (Cincinnati, Ohio: The John Church Company, 1886), number 21

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[Oh, sorrowing mortal, why still despair]

Appears in 4 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Thos. P. Westendorf Incipit: 55555 12216 67777 Used With Text: So Will I Comfort You

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So Will I Comfort You

Author: Thomas P. Westendorf Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #6264 First Line: Oh, sorrowing mortal, why still despair Refrain First Line: As one whom his mother comforteth Lyrics: 1. Oh, sorrowing mortal, why still despair, The Father will gladly bestow A tender compassion for all thy care, A balm for thy every woe. Refrain As one whom his mother comforteth, So will I comfort you, So will, so will, So will I comfort you. 2. Thy tears He will change into jewels bright, Thy sighs will be turned into song; Where now there is darkness there shall be light, The weak through His power be strong. [Refrain] 3. His mercy endureth while worlds decay, His pity doth ever abide; He’s tenderly calling for thee today, From over the crystal tide. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Oh, sorrowing mortal, why still despair]

So Will I Comfort You

Author: T. P. W. Hymnal: Royal Praise for the Sunday School #9 (1888) First Line: Oh, sorrowing mortal, why still despair Refrain First Line: As one whom his mother comforteth Languages: English Tune Title: [Oh, sorrowing mortal, why still despair]