O, for a faith that will not shrink

Hymns like this one written by William Bathurst, gives me courage along life’s pathway and I just wanted to share it with you this morning. Our faith is constantly being challenged and we must find ways to bolster our faith lest unbelief gains a stronghold on our lives.

“O, for a faith that will not shrink, though pressed by many a foe; that will not waver on the brink of any earthly woe. That will not murmur nor complain, beneath the chastening rod, but in the hour of grief or pain, can lean upon its God. A faith that shines more bright and clear, when tempests rage without, that when in danger knows no fear, in darkness feels no doubt. A faith that keeps the narrow way, till life’s last spark is fled, and with a pure and heavenly ray, lights up a dying bed. Lord, give