32a. Courage in Death, and Hope of the Resurrection

1 When God is nigh, my faith is strong,
His arm is my almighty prop;
Be glad my heart, rejoice my tongue,
My dying flesh shall rest in hope.

2 Though in the dust I lay my head,
Yet, gracious God, thou wilt not leave
My soul for ever with the dead,
Nor lose thy children in the grave.

3 My flesh shall thy first call obey,
Shake off the dust, and rise on high;
Then shalt thou lead the wondrous way
Up to the throne above the sky.

4 There streams of endless pleasure flow;
And full discoveries of thy grace
[Which we but tasted here below]
Spread heavenly joys through all the place.

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First Line: When God is nigh, my faith is strong
Title: Courage in Death, and Hope of the Resurrection
Meter: Long Metre
Language: English
Publication Date: 1786
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Topic: Christ: his all-sufficiency; Christ: his death and resurrection; Comfort and Support in God (16 more...)
Notes: Third Part
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