Text:Matthew 6:25-34
Author:William Cowper
Tune:CASKEY
Composer:T. E. Perkins

346. Matthew 6:25-34

1 Sometimes a light surprises
The Christian while he sings;
It is the Lord who rises
With healing in his wings:
When comforts are declining,
He grants the soul again
A season of clear shining,
To cheer it after rain.

2 In holy contemplation,
We sweetly then pursue
The theme of God's salvation,
And find it ever new:
Set free from present sorrow,
We cheerfully can say,
Let the unknown to-morrow
Bring with it what it may.

3 It can bring with it nothing,
But he will bring us through;
Who gives the lilies clothing,
Will clothe his people too:
Beneath the spreading heavens,
No creature but is fed;
And he who feeds the ravens,
Will give his children bread.

4 Though vine nor fig-tree neither,
Their wonted fruit should bear,
Though all the fields should wither,
Nor flocks, nor herds be there;
Yet God the same abiding,
His praise shall tune my voice,
For while in him confiding,
I cannot but rejoice.

Text Information
First Line: Sometimes a light surprises
Title: Matthew 6:25-34
Author: William Cowper
Language: English
Publication Date: 1890
Topic: Christian Experience; Cares; Christians: Encouragements (5 more...)
Tune Information
Name: CASKEY
Composer: T. E. Perkins
Meter: 7s, 6s. D
Key: G Major or modal



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