Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.
Proverbs 3:5–6
Words: Franklin A. Hardin, Honey Out of the Rock (Chicago, Illinois: Meyer & Brother, 1892), number 84.
Music: Manaus C. A. Shaw, 1892 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know Shaw’s full name, or where to get a good photo of him or Hardin (head-and-shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
While across time’s ocean sailing,
Should thy sky adversely lower,
And temptation’s waves assailing,
Rock thee with alarming power,
Refrain
Look to Jesus! Look to Jesus!
Whatsoe’er thy trouble be,
Trust in Jesus! Trust in Jesus!
He will prove a friend to thee.
When thy faith begins to waver,
And thy strength and hope grow small,
Raise thine arms to Heav’n, where Jesus
Waits to heed thy faintest call.
Refrain
When thy heart is sad with trouble,
And thy mind dark with despair,
Look to Jesus, who regards thee,
With the tenderest love and care.
Refrain
Long as life’s voyage is tending,
Onward ever to its end,
Look to Jesus, He will prove thee
An unfailing, precious friend.
Refrain