Hymns, Selected and Original ‎#287

287. God, my supporter and my hope

1 God, my supporter and my hope,
My help for ever near!
Thine arm of mercy holds me up,
And saves me from despair.

2 Thy counsels, Lord! shall guide my feet
Through this dark wilderness:
Thine hand conduct me near thy seat,
To dwell before thy face.

3 Were I in heav'n without my God,
'Twould be no joy to me;
And whilst this earth is my abode,
I long for none but thee.

4 What if the springs of life were broke,
And flesh and heart should faint?
God is my soul's eternal rock,
The strength of ev'ry saint.

5 Behold, the sinners, that remove
Far from thy presence, die:
Not all the idol-gods they love
Can save them, when they cry.

6 But to draw near to thee, my God!
Shall be my sweet employ.
My tongue shall sound thy works abroad,
And tell the world my joy.

Text Information

• First Line: God, my supporter and my hope
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1828
• Topic: God the Christian's portion; Supplication for the divine mercy

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