KenH
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A hymn written by Joseph Irons in Zion's Hymns. (in short meter)
"Comforter"
1. The God of Israel knows,
The sorrows of His saints;
And as their Comforter bestows
A balm for their complaints.
2. He breaks the heart of stone,
And wakes the dead in sin:
'Tis He that makes the Saviour known,
And heals the wounds within.
3. He comforts drooping souls,
And living water gives,
Innate depravity controls,
And tempted saints relieves.
4. In contrite hearts He dwells,
However mean th' abode;
Of thrones, and harps, and glory tells,
And cheers them on the road.
"Comforter"
1. The God of Israel knows,
The sorrows of His saints;
And as their Comforter bestows
A balm for their complaints.
2. He breaks the heart of stone,
And wakes the dead in sin:
'Tis He that makes the Saviour known,
And heals the wounds within.
3. He comforts drooping souls,
And living water gives,
Innate depravity controls,
And tempted saints relieves.
4. In contrite hearts He dwells,
However mean th' abode;
Of thrones, and harps, and glory tells,
And cheers them on the road.