A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#412

412. "It shall be well with the righteous"

1 What cheering words are these;
Their sweetness who can tell?
In time and to eternal days,
“’Tis with the righteous well.”

2 In every state secure,
Kept as Jehovah’s eye,
’Tis well with them while life endure,
And well when called to die.

3 [Well when they see his face,
Or sink amidst the flood;
Well in afflictions thorny maze,
Or on the mount of God.]

4 [Well when the gospel yields
Pure honey, milk, and wine;
Well when thy soul her leanness feels,
And all her joys decline.]

5 [’Tis well when joys arise;
’Tis well when sorrows flow;
’Tis well when darkness veils the skies,
And strong temptations blow.]

6 ’Tis well when at his throne
They wrestle, weep, and pray;
’Tis well when at his feet they groan,
Yet bring their wants away.

7 ’Tis well when they can sing
As sinners bought with blood;
And when they touch the mournful string,
And mourn an absent God.

8 ’Tis well when on the mount
They feast on dying love;
And ’tis as well, in God’s account,
When they the furnace prove.

9 ’Tis well when Jesus calls,
“From earth and sin arise,
Join with the host of virgin souls,
Made to salvation wise.”

Text Information

• First Line: What cheering words are these!
• Title: "It shall be well with the righteous"
• Author: Kent
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844
• Topic: Praise

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