Verse 1

Oh, for a faith that will not shrink, Though pressed by every foe, That will not tremble on the brink Of any earthly woe!

Verse 2

That will not murmur nor complain Beneath the chast'ning rod, But, in the hour of grief or pain, Will lean upon its God.

Verse 3

A faith that shines more bright and clear When tempests rage without; That when in danger knows no fear, In darkness feels no doubt.

Verse 4

Lord, give me such a faith as this, And then, whate'er may come, I'll taste, e'en here, the hallowed bliss Of an eternal home.