The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#695

695. Afflicted saint, to Christ draw near

1 Afflicted saint, to Christ draw near,
Thy Saviour's gracious promise hear;
His faithful word declares to thee,
That as thy day thy strength shall be.

2 Let not thy heart despond, and say,
"How shall I stand the trying day?"
He has engaged by firm decree,
That as thy day thy strength shall be.

3 Thy faith is weak, thy foes are strong,
And if the conflict should be long,
Thy Lord will make the tempter flee,
For as thy day thy strength shall be.

4 Should persecution rage and flame,
Still trust in thy Redeemer's name;
In fiery trials thou shalt see
That as thy day thy strength shall be.

Text Information

• First Line: Afflicted saint, to Christ draw near
• Author: Anon.
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: The Christian: Comfort and Encouragement
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: MELITA
• Composer: Isaac B. Woodbury
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tunes: #223, 51, or 316.