291. Clinging to Christ

1 O Holy Saviour! Friend unseen,
Since on thine arm thou bid'st me lean,
Help me, throughout life's changing scene,
By faith to cling to thee!

2 Without a murmur I dismiss
My former dreams of earthly bliss;
My joy, my recompense be this,
Each hour to cling to thee!

3 What though the world deceitful prove,
And earthly friends and hopes remove;
With patient, uncomplaining love,
Still would I cling to thee.

4 Though 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!"

5 Though faith and hope are often tried,
I ask not, need not, aught beside;
So safe, so calm, so satisfied,
The soul that clings to thee!

Text Information
First Line: O Holy Saviour! Friend unseen
Title: Clinging to Christ
Author: Charlotte Elliott
Language: English
Publication Date: 1888
Topic: Atonement: Accepted; Despondency
Tune Information
Name: FLEMMING
Arranger: fr. Flemming
Meter: 8s, 6s
Key: A♭ Major



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