462. Resting in God

1 Since thy Father's arm sustains thee,
Peaceful be;
When a chastening hand restrains thee,
It is he!
Know his love in full completeness
Fills the measure of thy weakness;
If he wound thy spirit sore,
Trust him more.

2 Without murmur, uncomplaining,
In his hand
Lay whatever things thou canst not
Understand:
Though the world thy folly spurneth,
From thy faith in pity turneth,
Peace thy inmost soul shall fill--
Lying still.

3 Fearest sometimes that thy Father
Hath forgot?
When the clouds around thee gather,
Doubt him not!
Always hath the daylight broken--
Always hath he comfort spoken--
Better hath he been for years,
Than thy fears.

4 To his own thy Saviour giveth
Daily strength;
To each troubled soul that liveth
Peace at length:
Weakest lambs have largest sharing
Of this tender Shepherd's caring;
Ask him not, then--when or how--
Only bow.

Text Information
First Line: Since thy Father's arm sustains thee
Title: Resting in God
Translator: fr. K. R. Hagenbach
Language: English
Publication Date: 1888
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Afflictions; Cares; Christians: Afflictions (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: HARVEY
Composer: W. F. Sherwin
Meter: P. M.
Key: B♭ Major



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