Author: David Sparks, 20th cent. Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Malachi 4:2 Lyrics: 1 Strength to the troubled heart, we come
with anxious and bewildered minds,
striving to reach for meaning here:
your peace is what we ache to find.
2 Joy of the thankful heart, we come;
good memories are our today,
of friendship given and received,
of family care along life's way.
3 Friend of the lonely heart, we come;
the void that's left is hard to fill;
strong love stays with your grieving ones,
sure touch of grace, death's fears to still.
4 Sun of the rising heart, we come;
Christ's empty tomb new courage gives,
for we are sure, embraced and safe
within your love, our loved one lives.
Topics: Courage; Loneliness; Resurrection; Sacraments and Ordinances Funeral; Strength Used With Tune: ELTHAM
Strength to the troubled heart, we come