43. Thou wilt Defend us

1 Light in our darkness, hope in our fear,
Joy in our sorrow, still thou art near;
Constant, unchanging, praise to thy name,
Now and forever thou art the same.

Chorus:
Thou hast redeemed us,—we are thine own;
Thou wilt not leave us friendless alone;
Hope to the promise trustingly clings,
Thou wilt defend us under thy wings.

2 Gifts that with morning fall like the dew,
Still with the evening cheer us anew;
Songs of rejoicing, anthems of praise,
Lord, for thy goodness help us to raise. [Chorus]

3 What tho' the nightclouds frown on the deep?
Watch o’er thy loved ones thine eye will keep;
Rocked on the billow, weak and dismayed,
Thy voice wilt whisper, be not afraid. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: Light in our darkness, hope in our fear
Title: Thou wilt Defend us
Author: Mable F. Long
Refrain First Line: Thou hast redeemed us,--we are thine own
Language: English
Publication Date: 1890
Copyright: Copyright, 1886, John H. Hood.
Tune Information
Name: [Light in the darkness, hope in our fear]
Composer: Jno. R. Sweney
Key: G Major or modal



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