In Hope, Hoping Against Hope

Why sinks my weak desponding mind

Author: Anne Steele
Published in 68 hymnals

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1 Why sinks my weak, desponding mind?
Why heaves my heart the anxious sigh?
Can sovereign Goodness be unkind?
Am I not safe when God is nigh?

2 'Tis He supports this fainting frame,
On Him alone my hopes recline;
The wondrous glories of His name,
How wide they spread! how bright they shine:

3 Infinite wisdom! boundless power!
Unchanging faithfulness and love!
Here let me trust, while I adore,—
And from my refuge ne'er remove.

4 My God, if Thou art mine indeed,
Then I have all my heart can crave;
A present help in times of need;
Still kind to hear, and strong to save.

5 Forgive my doubts, oh gracious Lord!
And ease the sorrows of my breast;
Speak to my heart the healing word,
That Thou art mine—and I am blest.

Source: The Book of Worship #223

Author: Anne Steele

Anne Steele was the daughter of Particular Baptist preacher and timber merchant William Steele. She spent her entire life in Broughton, Hampshire, near the southern coast of England, and devoted much of her time to writing. Some accounts of her life portray her as a lonely, melancholy invalid, but a revival of research in the last decade indicates that she had been more active and social than what was previously thought. She was theologically conversant with Dissenting ministers and "found herself at the centre of a literary circle that included family members from various generations, as well as local literati." She chose a life of singleness to focus on her craft. Before Christmas in 1742, she declined a marriage proposal from contemporar… Go to person page >

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First Line: Why sinks my weak desponding mind
Title: In Hope, Hoping Against Hope
Author: Anne Steele
Meter: 8.8.8.8
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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A Collection of Hymns from Various Authors. New ed. #d374

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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns, for Social and Private Worship #388

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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns #293

A Collection of Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs #d369

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A Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs #H.CXL

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A Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs #H.CXL

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A Selection of Hymns from the Best Authors. #233

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A Selection of Hymns #CCXXXIII

A Selection of Hymns....3d ed #d271

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A Selection of Sacred Poetry #293

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A Selection of Sacred Poetry #293

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Church Melodies, a Collection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs #d1187

Family Singing Book. Rev ed. with Supplement #d332

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Hymn and Tune Book for Use in Old School or Primitive Baptist Churches #223

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Hymns, Selected and Original, for Public and Private Worship #403

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The Baptist Hymn Book, in Two Parts #d638

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The Book of Worship #223

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The Christian Psalmist #359

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The Gospel Hymn Book #163

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The Hartford Selection of Hymns from the Most Approved Authors #CXXXII

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The Hartford Selection of Hymns #CXXXII

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The Latest Collection of Original and Select Hymns and Spiritual Songs #75

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The New York Choralist #79b

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The Springfield Collection of Hymns for Sacred Worship #233

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Village Hymns #201

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Village hymns for social worship, selected and original #201

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Village hymns for social worship, selected and original #201

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Village Hymns for Social Worship, Selected and Original #201

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