148. Noah’s Ark Had Drifted

1. Noah’s ark had drifted
On the surging flood;
Yet with heart uplifted,
Noah trusted God!
If, while here I tarry,
Storms rage far and wide,
This firm hope I carry:
God is at my side!

2. Moses passed undaunted
Through the great Red Sea;
Foes their might had vaunted,
God made Israel free.
I, without misgiving,
Through life’s desert stride,
Christ in me is living:
God is at my side!

3. Jonah’s trial hour..
Led through night and fear;
Yet God showed with power
That His help was near.
Thus in all distresses,
When by fear I’m tried,
Hope my heart possesses:
God is at my side!

4. Daniel’s defiance
In the den makes sure:
With God, our reliance,
We shall be secure.
So I go rejoicing,
Whatsoe’er betide;
For a prayer I’m voicing:
God is at my side!

5. From the furnace praised
Three men God on high:
This the foes amazéd,
Silenced was their lie.
So when scoffers try me,
I in God confide,
Letting scorn pass by me:
God is at my side!

6. So our suffering Savior
And His cross declare,
That we, patient ever,
Pain and cross should bear;
In the greatest terror,
He will help provide,
Keep the heart from error, -
God is at my side!

7. Peter’s chains God severed,
Opened doors for Paul, -
They will be delivered
Who trust Him in all!
Thither we now wander
Where God hath supplied
Homes in Zion yonder. –
God is at my side!