Christian Worship (1993) ‎#405

405. Oh, for a Faith That Will Not Shrink

1 Oh, for a faith that will not shrink
Though pressed by many a foe,
That will not tremble on the brink
Of poverty or woe,

2 That will not murmur nor complain
Beneath the chast'ning rod,
But in the hour of grief or pain
Can lean upon its God,

3 A faith that shines more bright and clear
When tempests rage without,
That, when in danger, knows no fear,
In darkness feels no doubt,

4 That bears unmoved the world's dread frown
Nor heeds its scornful smile,
That sin's wild ocean cannot drown
Nor Satan's arts beguile,

5 A faith that keeps the narrow way
Till life's last spark is fled
And with a pure and heav'nly ray
Lights up the dying bed.

6 Lord, give us such a faith as this,
And then, whate'er may come,
We'll taste e'en now the hallowed bliss
Of an eternal home.

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, for a faith that will not shrink
• Title: Oh, for a Faith That Will Not Shrink
• Author: William H. Bathurst, 1796-1877
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Faith

Tune Information

• Name: ST. PETER
• Composer: Alexander R. Reinagle, 1799-1877
• Meter: CM
• Key: D Major
• Notes: Alternate setting: 358-509