O, for a faith that will not shrink Though pressed by every foe, That will not tremble on the brink Of any earthly woe!
A faith that shines more bright and clear When tempests rage without; That when in danger knows no fear, In darkness feels no doubt;—
Lord, give us such a faith as this, And then, whate’er may come, We’ll taste, e’en here, the hallowed bliss Of an eternal home.