Hymns

Why should I yield to slavish fears?

by Dobell's Selection·1814·Meter 8.8.8.8 (LM)

Based on Judg 13:23

1

Why should I yield to slavish fears?
God is the same to endless years;
Though clouds and darkness hide his face,
He's boundless both in truth and grace.

2

Would e'er the God of truth make known
The worth and glory of his Son;
His love and righteousness display,
And cast my soul at last away?

3

Would he reveal my sin and woe,
Teach me my numerous wants to know,
And help me in my darkest frame
To build my hopes on Jesus' name;

4

Would God preserve my soul from hell,
And make his love at times prevail,
Would he bestow such mercies past,
And yet reject my soul at last?

5

Though unbelief may long molest,
And sin and Satan break my rest,
Grace shall at last the victory get,
And make my conquest quite complete.