For Victorious Faith

Verse 1

Oh, for a faith that will not shrink Though pressed by many a foe, That will not tremble on the brink Of poverty or woe:

Verse 2

It will not murmur nor complain Beneath the chast'ning rod, But in the hour of grief or pain Can lean upon its God:

Verse 3

A faith that shines more bright and clear When tempests rage without, That, when in danger, knows no fear; In darkness feels no doubt.

Verse 4

A faith that keeps the narrow way Till life’s last spark is fled, And with a pure and heav’nly ray Lights up a dying bed.

Verse 5

Lord, give me such a faith as this, And then, whate’er may come, I taste e’en now the hallowed bliss Of an eternal home.