| When the dark waves round us roll,And we look in vain for aid,
 Speak, Lord, to the trembling soul,
 “It is I; be not afraid.”
 When we dimly trace Thy formIn mysterious clouds arrayed,
 Be the echo of the storm,
 “It is I; be not afraid.”
 When our brightest hopes depart,When our fairest visions fade,
 Whisper to the fainting heart,
 “It is I; be not afraid.”
 When we weep beside the bierWhere some well-loved form is laid,
 O may then the mourner hear,
 “It is I; be not afraid.”
 When with wearing hopeless painSinks the spirit, sore dismayed,
 Breathe Thou then the comfort-strain,
 “It is I; be not afraid.”
 When we feel the end is near,Passing into death’s dark shade,
 May the voice be strong and clear,
 “It is I; be not afraid.”
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