Scripture Verse

The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? Psalm 118:6

Introduction

Words: A. Hol­land, in Pure De­light, ed­it­ed by George F. Root & Charles C. Case (Cin­cin­na­ti, Ohio: John Church, 1883), num­ber 104.

Music: W. A. Cong­er (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know Hol­land or Cong­er’s full name, or where to get good pho­tos of them (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

Lyrics

Christian, fal­ter not, nei­ther be afraid;
Clouds may ga­ther thick, dark­ness set­tle down;
Storms may beat on thee, but be not dis­mayed,
Look to Christ and Him alone.

Refrain

We can trust, firm­ly trust, Safely trust in Christ alone;
In His strength we stand. Guid­ed by His hand,
We shall sure­ly reach our home.

Should the way seem rough, dan­gers thick­ly rise,
And thine eyes grow dim in the dark­some night;
Heart grow sick and faint, Chris­tian, lift thine eyes,
And the Lord shall give thee light.

Refrain

Oh, what peace they know, who in Christ abide,
Folded in His arms, peace­ful­ly they rest;
In His faith­ful­ness safe­ly they con­fide,
And in Him they’re tru­ly blest.

Refrain