Hymns of the Lutheran Church

503 When a long life's thorny road

1 When a long life's thorny road, Faints the soul beneath the load, By its cares and sins oppressed, Finds on earth no peace or rest; When the wily tempter's near, Filling us with doubt and fear: Jesus, to Thy feet we flee, Jesus, we will look to Thee. 2 Thou, our Savior, from the throne Listenest to Thy people's moan; Thou, the living Head, dost share Every pang Thy members bear; Full of tenderness Thou art, Thou wilt heal the broken heart; Full of power, Thine arm shall quell All the rage and might of hell. 3 Mighty to redeem and save, Thou hast overcome the grave; Thou the bars of death hast riven, Opened wide the bars of heaven; Soon in glory Thou shalt come, Taking Thy poor pilgrims home; Jesus, then we all shall be, Ever, ever, Lord, with Thee.

Text Information

Author
James G. Deck, 1838

Tune Information

Name
Hollingside
Meter
7s. 8l.
Source
J. D. Dykes, 1861