In Affliction

Verse 1

Cast on the fidelity Of my redeeming Lord, I shall his salvation see, According to his word: Credence to his word I give, My Saviour, in distresses past Will not now his servant leave, But bring me through at last.

Verse 2

Better than my boding fears To me thou oft hast prov'd; Oft observ'd my silent tears, And challeng'd thy belov'd: Mercy to my rescue flew, And death ungrasp'd his fainting prey: Pain before thy face withdrew, And sorrow fled away.

Verse 3

Now as yesterday the same, In all my troubles nigh, Jesus on thy word and name I stedfastly rely: Sure as now the grief I feel, The promis'd joy I soon shall have: Sav'd again to sinners tell Thy power and will to save.

Verse 4

To thy blessed will resign'd, And staid on that alone I thy perfect strength shall find Thy faithful mercies own; Compass'd round with songs of praise, My all to my Redeemer give; Spread thy miracles of grace, And for thy glory live.