Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns from the Most Approved Authors #CCXXIX (1799) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Hymnal Title: The Hartford Selection of Hymns from the Most Approved Authors First Line: Thus far my God has led me on Lyrics: 1 Thus far my God has led me on,
And made his truth and mercy known,
My hopes and fears alternate rise,
And comforts mingle with my sighs.
2 Thro' this wide wilderness I roam,
Far distant from my blissful home;
Lord, let thy presence be my stay,
And guard me in this dangerous way.
3 Temptations ev'ry whee annoy,
And sins and snares my peace destroy;
My earthly joys are from me torn,
And oft an absent God I mourn.
4 My soul with various tempests toss'd,
Her hopes o'erturn'd, her projects cross'd,
Sees ev'ry day new straits attend,
And wonders where the scene will end.
5 Is this, dear Lord, that thorny road,
Which leads us to the mount of God?
Are these the toils thy people know,
While in the wilderness below?
6 'Tis even so, thy faithful love
Doth all thy children's graces prove;
'Tis thus our pride and self must fall,
That Jesus may be all in all.
Topics: Christ The christian's resort under difficulties Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:2 Languages: English
Remembering all the way the Lord has led him