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The Christian while he sings;
It is the Lord who rises
With healing in His wings;
When comforts are declining,
He grants the soul again
A season of clear shining,
To cheer it after rain. - In holy contemplation
We sweetly then pursue
The theme of God's salvation,
And find it ever new;
Set free from present sorrow,
We cheerfully can say—
E'en let the unknown morrow
Bring with it what it may. - It can bring with it nothing,
But He will bear us through;
Who gives the lilies clothing,
Will clothe His people too:
Beneath the spreading heavens
No creature but is fed;
And He, who feeds the ravens,
Will give His children bread. - Though vine nor fig tree neither
Their wonted fruit shall bear;
Though all the fields should wither
Nor flocks nor herds be there;
Yet God the same abiding,
His praise shall tune my voice,
For, while in Him confiding,
I cannot but rejoice.
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Dec. 30, 2011Jumoke OkuwobiLagos, NigeriaI always feel lifted any time I sing this hymn. Truly awesome!
May 26, 2011Robert Adetokunboh IsholaLagos, Lagos, NigeriaThe tune, Bently is the more traditional tune for this hymn. When I am confused or without illusion I sing this hymn and others that are related. They lift my spirit and I am calmed. I actually long to go back to the choir.
Dec. 29, 2009Rae OlaniyanCoulsdon, London, United KingdomThis is a song which brings comfort in times when seeking His healing hands. My grandma woke up from a coma singing this song. Praise His holy name.
Jan. 21, 2007Adenike OdunugaLagos, Nigeria (presently in Abuja)This is not the tune of this song that I know but it is a song that gives me assurance that God will break through and bring light in my hours of darkness or need. I get filled with hope that He who feeds the ravens will give bread to his children.