348 SWANWICK C. M. Faith J. Lucas 4 1. O for a faith that will not shrink, Tho' pressed by ev'ry foe; That will not 2 That will not murmur nor complain, 4 That bears unmoved the world's dread Beneath the chastening rod; But in the hour of grief or pain, Can lean upon its God. 3 A faith that shines more bright and 5 349 ST. AGNES C. M. Nor heeds its scornful smile; [frown, That sin's wild ocean cannot drown, Nor its soft arts beguile. A faith that keeps the narrow way, Rev. William H. Bathurst, 1831 Rev. John B. Dykes, 1866 2 Lord, I believe; but gloomy fears Sometimes bedim my sight; Pity my frailty, and bestow The confidence I seek. I look to Thee with prayers and tears, 4 Yes, I believe; and only Thou And cry for strength and light. 3 Lord, I believe; yet Thou dost know My faith is cold and weak; 1. My hope is built on noth-ing less Than Jesus' blood and right-eous-ness; 4 9: I dare not trust the sweet-est frame, But whol-ly lean on Je sus' name: On Christ, the sol - id rock I stand; All other ground is sink-ing sand. 2 When darkness seems to vail His face, |