Because He Himself suffered when He was tempted, He is able to help those who are being tempted.
Hebrews 2:18
Words: Helen F. Shaw, in Precious Jewels, edited by J. H. Leslie & R. B. Mahaffey (New York: C. M. Cady, 1878), page 60.
Music: Haifa J. H. Leslie (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know Leslie’s full name, or where to get a good photo of him or Shaw,
Succor of the tempted
Hear me when I call;
Turn to me in mercy,
At Thy feet I fall;
Help me bear life’s crosses,
All my sins forgive,
Like my Lord and Master,
Daily may I live.
Give me strength, I pray Thee,
To resist the ill,
When my courage fails me,
Be my comfort still;
Thou hast known temptation,
Yet without a sin;
By Thy strength I’ll conquer,
By Thy grace I’ll win.
In my darkest trials,
Be my constant friend,
Lead me every moment,
To my journey’s end;
When the waves of Jordan
Fiercely round me roll,
In Thine arms of mercy,
Bear my fainting soul.