Oh for a faith that will not shrink, Though pressed by every foe ; That will not tremble on the brink Of any earthly woe :
2. That will not murmur or complain Beneath the chastening rod ; But in the hour of grief or pain Will lean upon its God :
3. A faith that shines more bright and clear When tempests rage without ; That when in danger knows no fear, In darkness feels no doubt----
4. A faith that keeps the narrow way Till life's last spark is fled, And with a pure and heavenly ray Lights up the dying bed.
5. Lord, give us such a faith as this, And then, whate'er may come, We'll taste, e'en here, the hallowed bliss Of our eternal home !