1 WHEN the weary, seeking rest, When the heavy-laden cast Hear then in love, O Lord, the cry 2 When the worldling, sick at heart, 3 When the stranger asks a home, Bows the fervent knee; 4 When the man of toil and care In the city crowd; When the shepherd on the moor Tired of earthly fame, Name the blessèd name: Horatius Bonar, 1866 Je- sus for ref-uge have fled? You who un-to Jesus for ref-uge have fled? A-men. 1 OW firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, HOW Is laid for your faith in His excellent word! What more can He say than to you He hath said, 2 "Fear not, I am with thee, O be not dismayed; I, I am thy God, and will still give thee aid; I'll strengthen thee, help thee and cause thee to stand, 3 "When through the deep waters I call thee to go, 4 "When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, 5 "E'en down to old age all My people shall prove And when hoary hairs shall their temples adorn, 6 "The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose, "K" in Rippon's Selection, 1787 |