Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#470

470. What cheering words are these!

1 What cheering words are these!
Their sweetness who can tell?
In time and to eternity,
’Tis with the righteous well.

2 In every state secure,
Kept by Jehovah’s eye,
’Tis well with them while life endures,
And well when called to die.

3 ’Tis well when joys arise,
’Tis well when sorrows flow;
’Tis well when darkness veils the skies,
And strong temptations blow.

4 ’Tis well when on the mount
They feast on dying love;
And ’tis as well, in God’s account,
When they the furnace prove.

5 'Tis well when Jesus calls:
"From earth and sin, arise,
Join with the hosts of virgin souls,
Made to salvation wise!"

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: What cheering words are these!
• Author: John Kent (1803)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Blessedness of the Righteous; Cheerfulness; Christians: Safety of; Happiness; Peace: Personal; Righteousness: Blessings of; Trials: Comfort in; Trust: In Providence

Tune Information

• Name: LAKE ENON
• Composer: Isaac B. Woodbury
• Meter: S. M.