ETERNAL Beam of light divine, Fountain of unexhausted love, In whom the...

John Wesley (1703-1791)

6 Verses Eternal Light Comfort In Trials Rock Of Ages

Verse 1

ETERNAL Beam of light divine, Fountain of unexhausted love, In whom the Father's glories shine Through earth beneath, and heaven above;

Verse 2

Jesu, the weary wanderer's rest, Give me thy easy yoke to bear, With steadfast patience arm my breast, With spotless love, and lowly fear.

Verse 3

Thankful I take the cup from thee, Prepared and mingled by thy skill, Though bitter to the taste it be, Powerful the wounded soul to heal.

Verse 4

Be thou, O Rock of ages, nigh! So shall each murmuring thought be gone, And grief, and fear, and care, shall fly, As clouds before the mid-day sun.

Verse 5

Speak to my warring passions, " Peace!" Say to my trembling heart, " Be still!" Thy power my strength and fortress is, For all things serve thy sovereign will.

Verse 6

O death! where is thy sting? Where now Thy boasted victory, O grave? Who shall contend with God? or who Can hurt whom God delights to save?

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