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Sometimes a Light Surprises
- Sometimes a light surprises
the Christian while he sings;
it is the Lord, who rises
with healing in his wings:
when comforts are declining,
he grants the soul again
a season of clear shining,
to cheer it after rain. - In holy contemplation
we sweetly then pursue
the theme of God’s salvation,
and find it ever new;
set free from present sorrow,
we cheerfully can say,
“Let the unknown tomorrow
bring with it what it may.” - It can bring with it nothing
but he will bear us through;
who gives the lilies clothing
will clothe his people too:
beneath the spreading heavens
no creature but is fed;
and he who feeds the ravens
will give his children bread. - Though vine nor fig tree neither
their wonted fruit shall bear,
though all the field should wither,
nor flocks nor herds be there;
yet God the same abideth,
his praise shall tune my voice,
for, while in him confiding,
I cannot but rejoice.
Stanza Copyright
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Hymn
487
Scripture Reference
Malachi 4:2, 2 Samuel 23:4-5, Habakkuk 3:17-18, Luke 12:22-31
Tune
Meter
7.6.7.6.D.
Composer Information
Hullah, John (1867)
- Author: Cowper, William (67)