Lord, I believe; help Thou mine unbelief.
Mark 9:24
Words: Daniel H. Howard (1814–1884).
Music: Longwood (Barnby) Joseph Barnby, 1872 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know when this hymn was written, or where to get a good photo of Howard (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Lord, I believe: help Thou mine unbelief
;
Let me no other master know but Thee.
Thou art the Christian’s God,
The only King and Chief
Of all who soldiers of the cross would be.
Lord, I believe,
in mercy grant me grace
To know Thee, blessèd Savior, more and more;
I can do naught without Thee;
Jesus, show Thy face
Unto Thy servant who would Thee adore.
Lord, I believe
the hold of sin is strong,
And stout its heart to pluck me from Thy love;
But stronger is Thy grace;
Oh, strengthen and prolong
The work of faith in me, my doubts remove.
Lord, I believe: help Thou mine unbelief
;
Be this my prayer though good report and ill;
Only to Thee I cling;
If long my day or brief,
Master and Savior, I will trust Thee still!