The struggle between faith and unbelief

Verse 1

Jesus, believing we rejoice, And triumph in thy pardoning voice, But when our unbelief prevails, Our hope departs, our comfort fails.

Verse 2

Thy promise does our hearts revive, And keep our fainting hopes alive; But guilt and fears, and sorrows rise, When unbelief o'erclouds our eyes.

Verse 3

O let not sin and Satan boast, While we lie mourning in the dust; Nor see that faith to ruin brought, Which thy own gracious power hath wrought.

Verse 4

Do thou the dying spark inflame; Reveal the glories of thy name; And put all anxious doubts to flight, As shades dispersed by opening light.