237 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 7. German, 1656 Why art thou cast down, my soul? O what mean thy sighs and sad-ness? Trust in Him who makes thee whole, And thy griefs can turn to glad-ness, Often in the dark-est hour He reveals His love and power. 2 Though dark my path, and sad my lot, 3 What though in lonely grief I sigh 4 If Thou hast called me to resign 5 Let but my fainting heart be blest 6 Renew my will from day to day, 7 Then, when on earth I breathe no more "Thy will be done!" Charlotte Elliott, 1834 2 But they who have always resisted His grace Shall then be condemned and cast out from His face, Have mercy upon us, O Jesus! 3 O may we all hear when our Shepherd doth call, That while there is time we make haste one and all Have mercy upon us, O Jesus! 4 O that we the throng of the ransomed may swell, 5 God grant that I may of His infinite love 6 All trials are then like a dream that is past, All questions and doubts have been answered at last; Have mercy upon us, O Jesus! 7 The heavens shall ring with an anthem more grand The blest of the Lord shall receive at His hand Have mercy upon us, O Jesus! M. B. Landstad 1861 |