7 God alone the heart can reach,
Yet the ministers must preach :
Tis their part the seed to sow,
And tis his to make it grow.
40.
Why art thou cast down ?
1 BE sti 1 !, my heart ! these anxious cares
To thee are burdens, thorns, and snares;
They cast dishonour on thy Lord,
And contradict his gracious word.
2 Brought safely by his hand thus far,
Why wilt thou now give place to fear ?
How canst thou want if he provide,
Or lose thy way with such a guide ?
3 When first before his mercy-seat
Thou didst to him thy all commit,
He gave the warrant from that hour,
To trust his wisdom, love, and power.
4 Did ever trouble yet befall,
And he refuse to hear thy call ?
And has he not his promise pass d,
That thou shalt overcome at last ?
5 Like David thou may st comfort draw,
Saved from the bear s and lion s paw ;
Goliath s rage I may defy,
For God, my Saviour, still is nigh.
6 He who has help d me hitherto,
Will help me all my journey through,
And give me daily cause to raise
New Ebenezers to his praise.
7 Though rough and thorny be the road,
It leads thee home apace to God ;
Then count thy present trials small,
For heav n will make amends for all.
