1 When by fear my heart is daunted
Thou dost hold me in Thy hand
Prayerless, anxious, vainly haunted,
Thou dost make my courage stand:
Foolish worries, fretting troubles
Melt away at Thy command
2 God, Thou art unfailing treasure,
Refuge Thou, and faithful Friend;
Thy resources none can measure,
Naught Thy steadfastness can bend.
Life and light and love immortal,
Firmly we on Thee depend.
3 Held by love, to peace I win me,
Confident what-e'er betide;
Safe in hope, Thy spirit in me
With th' eternal power I hide;
Strength and health are mine, and valor—
Bravely over care I ride.
Percy Dearmer
The Methodist Hymnal 1939 edition
<idle musing>
Well, this one is certainly rare, only occurring in four hymnals. And I can't seem to find the lyrics anywhere online, so I'm doing the world a favor by putting them here.
</idle musing>
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