The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#281

281. O Holy Saviour, Friend Unseen

1 O Holy Saviour, Friend unseen,
Since on Thine arm Thou bidd'st me lean,
Help me, throughout life's changing scene,
By faith to cling to Thee.

2 What tho' the world deceitful prove,
And earthly friends and joys remove;
With patient, uncomplaining love,
Still would I cling to Thee.

3 Tho' oft I seem to tread alone
Life's dreary waste, with thorns o'ergrown,
Thy voice of love, in gentlest tone,
Still whispers, "Cling to me!"

4 Though faith and hope may long be tried,
I ask not, need not, aught beside:
How safe, how calm, how satisfied,
The soul that clings to Thee!

AMEN.

Text Information

• First Line: O Holy Saviour, Friend unseen
• Title: O Holy Saviour, Friend Unseen
• Author: Charlotte Elliott, 1789-1871
• Meter: 8 8 8 6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: Worship of the Son; Jesus, Our Shepherd

Tune Information

• Name: FLEMING
• Composer: Friedrich F Fleming, 1778-1813
• Meter: 8 8 8 6
• Key: A♭ Major