Why should I fear the darkest hour

Verse 1

Why should I fear the darkest hour, Or tremble at the tempter’s power? Jesus vouchsafes to be my tower.

Verse 2

When creature comforts fade and die, Worldlings may weep, but why should I? Jesus still lives, and still is nigh.

Verse 3

Though all the flocks and herds were dead, My soul a famine need not dread, For Jesus is my living bread.

Verse 4

I know not what may soon betide, Or how my wants shall be supplied; But Jesus knows, and will provide.

Verse 5

Though sin would fill me with distress, The throne of grace I dare address, For Jesus is my righteousness.

Verse 6

Though faint my prayers, and cold my love, My steadfast hope shall not remove, While Jesus intercedes above.

Verse 7

Against me earth and hell combine; But on my side is power divine; Jesus is all, and He is mine.