
Author: Salathial Cleaver Kirk Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #11706 First Line: The Lord hath declared, and the Lord will perform Refrain First Line: Forever! Forever! O not for a day! Lyrics: 1 The Lord hath declared, and the Lord will perform:
"Behold! I am near to deliver,
A refuge and fortress, a covert in storm";
He keepeth His promise forever.
Refrain:
Forever! Forever! O not for a day!
He keepeth His promise forever!
To all who believe, to all who obey,
He keepeth His promise forever!
2 Who seek Him shall find Him, shall find Him today,
The word is to all, "Whosoever!"
No soul that entreateth, He turneth away;
He keepeth His promise forever. [Refrain]
3 Tho’ often my toil seems but labor in vain,
I leave with the Lord my endeavor;
I patiently wait for the sunshine and rain—
He keepeth His promise forever. [Refrain]
4 My heart may sink low in the depths of its woe,
But never, He tells me, O never!
The frail bruisèd reed will He break, and I know
He keepeth His promise forever. [Refrain]
5 The bonds that unite us in earth’s dearest ties,
The rude hand of Time will discover;
But we shall renew them again in the skies;
He keepeth His promise forever. [Refrain]
Languages: English Tune Title: [The Lord hath declared, and the Lord will perform]
He Keepeth His Promise