Text: | Be still, my heart! these anxious cares |
Author: | John Newton |
Tune: | YOAKLEY |
Composer: | William Yoakley |
1 Be still, my heart! these anxious cares
To thee are burdens, thorns, and snares;
They cast dishonor on thy Lord,
And contradict his gracious word;
Brought safely by his hand thus far,
Why wilt thou now give place to fear?
2 When first before his mercy-seat
Thou didst to him thy all commit,
He gave thee warrant from that hour
To trust his wisdom, love, and power:
Did ever trouble yet befall
And he refuse to hear thy call?
3 He who has helped thee hitherto,
Will help thee all thy journey through;
Though rough and thorny be the road,
It leads thee home, apace, to God;
Then count thy present trials small,
For heaven will make amends for all.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | Be still, my heart! these anxious cares |
Author: | John Newton |
Publication Date: | 1886 |
Topic: | The Christian: Comfort and Encouragement |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | YOAKLEY |
Composer: | William Yoakley |
Meter: | L. M. 6L |
Key: | E Major |
Notes: | Alternate tunes: #683, 234, or 320. |