Confidence in Trial

Do Thou, Lord Jesus, ever be
An ever present help to me;
Inspire with confidence and trust,
For without Thee I am but dust.

No works of mine could bring me near;
Thy precious blood alone, I hear
Has cleansed and brought me unto God,
And fitted me for realms above.

But I am here; dost Thou descry
A failing worm, Lord, such as I?
Dost Thou not see, and hast not said
Elijah was by ravens fed.

Lord! May I learn to lean on Thee,
To Thee in every trouble flee.
Aye, let me stay close by Thy side,
Though good or evil may betide.

I'm saved by Thee, Lord, not to live
Unto myself, but I would give
My heart, my life, my all to Thee
Who loved and gave Thyself for me.

- F.E. Hathway -

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