The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#922

922. Often When We Sit and Ponder

1 Often when we sit and ponder
o'er the cares that life may bring,
We can only look to Jesus,
our Redeemer and our King;
Tho sore trials may surround us,
or our way may be more smooth,
'Tis by these blessings or afflictions
that He doth our motives prove.

2 While mistakes are ever near us,
and our motives miss their aim,
We should not become discouraged,
but believe that Christ, the same;
Yesterday, today, tomorrow,
will forgive us if we come
With hearts possessing godly sorrow
and an honest, pleading tongue.

3 Disappointments may surround us,
chastenings may come severe,
But we have the blessed promise
that a comforter is near;
Whom the Lord loves He will chasten,
and He scourgeth ev'ry son
Whom He receiveth into glory,
ever say, "His will be done."

4 In our upward, pilgrim journey,
may we to each other show
Love unchangeable, unfading,
that in peace we onward go;
Till the summons at death's portals
shall our weary eyelids close,
Then may we meet those gone, immortal,
who are free from cares and woes.

Text Information

• First Line: Often when we sit and ponder
• Title: Often When We Sit and Ponder
• Author: Harry Showalter (b. 1889) (1914)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.9.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Matthew 14:27
• Topic: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; Christian Commission: Edification, Encouragement, Testimony
• Copyright: Text of hymn copyright by Harry Showalter. Used by permission.
• Notes: But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. Mt. 14:27.

Tune Information

• Name: LOOK TO JESUS
• Composer: Harry Showalter
• Harmonizer: John J. Overholt (1970)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.9.7.
• Incipit: 31432 13223 44323
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Music copyright by Harry Showalter and John J. Overholt. Used by permission.; Harmonization Copyright 1972, The Christian Hymnary Publishers
• Notes: M.M. 76