When God is nigh, my faith is strong

Verse 1

When God is nigh, my faith is strong, His arm is my almighty prop: Be glad my heart; rejoice my tongue, My dying flesh shall rest in hope.

Verse 2

Though in the dust I lay my head, Yet, gracious God, thou wilt not leave My soul for ever with the dead, Nor lose thy children in the grave.

Verse 3

My flesh shall thy first call obey, Shake off the dust, and rise on high; Then shalt thou lead the wond'rous way Up to the throne above the sky.

Verse 4

There streams of endless pleasure flow; And full discoveries of thy grace (Which we but tasted here below) Spread heav'nly joys through all the place.