When we our gracious Lord entreat

Verse 1

When we our gracious Lord entreat, And on his word rely; Tho' disappointments first we meet: His grace is ever nigh.

Verse 2

Should he at first seem to refuse, Yet he will grant relief; Tho' he reproves and doth accuse Our doubts and unbelief.

Verse 3

Our faith and patience must be tried, To make us search the ground; Although at first we are denied, Yet sure relief is found.

Verse 4

Then shall we find his promise true, Then will his pow'r be known, And we shall know what Christ can do When we find what is done.

Verse 5

That will produce that living faith, That will effectual prove; To ground our hope in life and death, In Jesus and his love.

Verse 6

Now since I evidently see, My Saviour's grace reveal'd-- I am assur'd he e'er will be, My life, my guard and shield.