St. Luke.

9:3

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1 In every condition, in sickness and health,
In joy and in sorrow, in want and in wealth,
Thy God, O my soul, has declared unto thee,
Behold as thy days, so thy succour shall be!

2 Fear not! I am with thee! O be not dismayed!
For I am thy God, and will still give thee aid;
I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand,
Upheld by My faithful omnipotent hand.

3 Through deep swelling waters thou safely shalt go;
The waves of tempation shall not overflow;
For I will be with thee, thy sorrows to bless,
And turn to rejoicing thy deepest distress.

4 When through fiery trials thy journey shall lie,
My grace, all-sufficient, shall be thy supply;
The flame shall not hurt thee; I only design
Thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine.

5 How firm a foundation, O merciful Lord!
Is laid for our faith in Thy life-giving Word!
Thy promise unshaken forever remains:
Thy wisdom defends us, Thy mercy sustains.

1 When all Thy mercies, gracious Lord, 3 While in the slippery paths of youth,