I SHALL IN HIS PRESENCE REST.
“My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.” Ex. 33 : 14. Cheering words! how full of comfort!
How they calm my troubled breast!
They amid each scene of trial
Give my spirit constant rest. Great afflictions then may press me,
Anguish deep may fill my heart,
And life's heavy griefs distress me,
Still will they sweet peace impart. Death's dark valley may alarm me
When its shadows round me fall;
But its dangers cannot harm me,
Christ will lead me safe through all. Yes, his smiles give joy in sorrow,
Heal my pain, my griefs control.
Bid me tread death's dreary valley
With a firm, unfaltering soul. When I reach the promised Canaan,
That rich land where all are blest,
Free from toil and pain forever,
I shall in his presence rest.