When the righteous cry, the Lord heareth them, and delivereth them
out of all their troubles.
Psa. xxxiv. 17.
When afflictions sore oppress you,
Low with grief and anguish bow'd,
Then to earnest prayer address you;
Prayer will help you, through the cloud
Still to see your Saviour near,
Under every cross you bear;
By the light his word doth lend you,
Prayer will joy and comfort send you.
None shall ever be confounded,
Who in God will freely trust;
Though by many woes surrounded,
God's a rock to all the just:
Though you deem He hears you not,
Still your wants are ne'er forgot:
Cry to Him when storms assail you,
Let your courage never fail you.
Call on God, knock, seek, implore Him,
'Tis the Christian's noblest skill;
He who comes with faith before Him,
Meets with help and favour still:
Who on God most firmly rest,
Are the wisest and the best;
God will with such strength imbue them,
Ne'er shall any foe subdue them.
Learn to mark God's wondrous dealing
With the people that He loves;
When his chastening hand they're feeling,
Then their faith the strongest proves:
God is nigh, and notes their tears,
Though He answer not, He hears;
Pray with faith, for though He try you,
No good thing can God deny you.
Ponder all God's truth can teach you,
Let his word your footsteps guide;
Satan's wiles shall never reach you,
Though he draw the world aside:
Lo! God's truth is thy defence,
Light, and hope, and confidence:
Trust in God, He'll not deceive you,
Pray, and all your foes will leave you.