39. Battling On and Ever Striving

1. Battling on and ever striving,
Until at the light arriving,
So it must be, fearful soul:
Through the deep and troubled places
Christ a pathway for you traces;
He gives strength to reach the goal.

2. He your trembling hand has taken,
Therefore, though you seem forsaken,
Trust in Him and doubt Him not!
Pray and battle, do not waver;
Soon you’ll thank Him for His favor,
Strength and light will be your lot!

3. Soon His face will shine upon you;
Hope and wait though night falls on you;
God will not repent His call
- Lo, He loves with love undying,
Though He now your faith is trying.
After pain great joys befall.

4. Turn from all the world your glances;
Spurn its lures and its advances;
Think upon eternity.
Unto Jesus only turning,
Tell Him all your heart’s deep yearning,
Till He gives you heaven’s joy!

5. Oft when waves were washing o’er you,
He did stretch His hand out for you,
Did His mighty aid extend.
Know His arm is still almighty!
Hath a man e’er walked uprightly
Whom the Lord did not befriend?

6. Go and in your chamber tarry,
Tell Him all your pain and worry,
Seek your Father’s loving care;
Though the pangs of doubt assail you,
Though your words and tears may fail you,
Let your sighs convey your prayer!

7. God accepts such prayers unspoken,
Of His help will give a token,
Be assured He hears and knows.
Trust that Christ is interceding,
Trust that all that He is pleading
God, the Father, soon bestows!