Cheer Thee, Sad Soul

Verse 1

God is near thee, therefore cheer thee, Sad soul! He'll defend thee when around thee Billows roll, When around thee billows roll.

Verse 2

Calm thy sadness, look in gladness On high! Faint and weary, pilgrim, cheer thee, Help is nigh! Pilgrim, cheer thee, help is nigh!

Verse 3

Mark the sea-bird wildly wheeling Through the skies! God defends him, God attends him When he cries! God attends him when he cries.

Verse 4

God is near thee, therefore cheer thee, Sad soul! He'll defend thee, when around thee Billows roll! When around the billows roll.