Laudes Domini ‎#417

417. Faith

1 Faith adds new charms to earthly bliss
And saves me from its snares;
Its aid, in every duty, brings,
And softens all my cares.

2 The wounded conscience knows its power
The healing balm to give;
That balm the saddest heart can cheer;
And make the dying live.

3 Wide it unvails celestial worlds,
Where deathless pleasures reign;
And bids me seek my portion there,
Nor bids me seek in vain.

4 It shows the precious promise sealed
With the Redeemer's blood;
And helps my feeble hope to rest
Upon a faithful God.

5 There--there unshaken would I rest,
Till this frail body dies;
And then, on faith's triumphant wings,
To endless glory rise.

Text Information

• First Line: Faith adds new charms to earthly bliss
• Title: Faith
• Author: Daniel Turner
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Topic: Christians: Graces; Communion of Saints: At Lord's Table

Tune Information

• Name: VALENTIA
• Arranger: Geo. Kingsley
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E♭ Major