Hymn 221

It is Well with the Righteous.

S.M. Isaiah 3:10.

WHAT cheering words are these! Their sweetness who can tell? In time, and to eternity, 'Tis with the right'ous well.

In ev'ry state secure, Kept by Jehovah's eye, 'Tis well with them while life endures And well when call'd to die.

'Tis well when joys arise, 'Tis well when sorrows flow; 'Tis well when darkness veils the skies, And strong temptations blow.

'Tis well when on the mount They feast on dying love; And 'tis as well, in God's account, When they the furnace prove.

'Tis well when, at his throne, They wrestle, weep and pray; 'Tis well when at his feet they groan, Yet bring their wants away. 'Tis well when Jesus calls: From earth and sin arise: Join with the host of virgin souls Made to salvation wise."

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