Church Book ‎#423

423. Lord, Thou art my Rock of strength

1 Lord, Thou art my Rock of strength,
And my home is in Thine arms.
Thou wilt send me help at length,
And I feel no wild alarms.
Sin nor death can pierce the shield
Thy defence has o’er me thrown:
Up to Thee myself I yield,
And my sorrows are Thine own.

2 Yes, on Thee, my God, I rest,
Letting life float calmly on;
For I know the last is best,
When the crown of joy is won.
In Thy might all things I bear,
In thy Love find bitter sweet,
And with all my grief and care
Sit in patience at Thy feet.

3 Let Thy mercy’s wings be spread
O’er me; keep me close to Thee;
In the peace Thy love doth shed,
Let me dwell eternally.
Be my All: in all I do
Let me only seek Thy will.
Where the heart to Thee is true,
All is peaceful, calm and still.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, Thou art my Rock of strength
• German Title: Was von aussen und von innen
• Author: August Hermann Franke, d. 1727
• Translator: Miss Winkworth (1855)
• Meter: 7s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: The Christian Life: Trust; Epiphany, Fourth Sunday; Twenty Fifth Sunday after Trinity
• Notes: Alternate tune: #139 or #440

Tune Information

• Name: ALLE MENSCHEN MÜSSEN STERBEN
• Meter: 7s.
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Composer from index: J. Schop, 1641