Church Book ‎#413

413. God, my Supporter and my Hope

1 God, my Supporter and my Hope,
My Help for ever near!
Thine arm of mercy holds me up,
And saves me from despair.

2 Thy counsels, Lord! shall guide my feet,
Through this dark wilderness;
Thy hand conduct me near Thy seat,
To dwell before Thy face.

3 What if the springs of life were broke,
And flesh and heart should faint?
God is my soul's eternal Rock,
The Strength of every saint.

4 Behold, the sinners, that remove
Far from Thy presence, die;
Not all the idol-gods they love
Can save them when they cry.

5 But to draw near to Thee, my God!
Shall be my sweet employ.
My tongue shall sound Thy works abroad,
And tell the world my joy.

Text Information

• First Line: God, my Supporter and my Hope
• Author: Watts (1719, a.)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Scripture:
  Psalm 73
• Topic: The Christian Life: Trust
• Notes: Alternate tune: #75 or #99

Tune Information

• Name: TOTTENHAM
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Composer from index: T. Gretorex? d. 1831