O Lord! When we the path retrace

James George Deck (1807-1884)

6 Verses Faithfulness In Trials Suffering & Sacrifice

Verse 1

O Lord! When we the path retrace Which Thou on earth hast trod, To men Thy wondrous love and grace, Thy faithfulness to God;

Verse 2

Thy love, by man so sorely tried, Proved stronger than the grave; The very spear that pierced Thy side Drew forth the blood to save;

Verse 3

Though Thou didst pass through woes and grief, Thy works were ever good; Although midst sorrows all Thy life, Thou spak'st no murmuring word.

Verse 4

Faithful amidst unfaithfulness, ' Mid darkness only light, Thou didst Thy Father's name confess, And in His will delight;

Verse 5

Unmoved by Satan's subtle wiles, Or, suffering, shame, and loss, Thy path, uncheered by earthly smiles, Led only to the cross.

Verse 6

We wonder at Thy lowly mind, And fain would like Thee be, And all our rest and pleasure find In learning, Lord, of Thee.