"Comfort for tried Souls"

A hymn written by Joseph Irons in Zion's Hymns. (in common meter)

"Comfort for tried Souls"

1. Beloved souls, God's own elect,
Most precious in his sight;
Fear not, his hand shall well protect
His people, day and night.

2. 'Midst fiery trials - furious foes -
Calamites and snares;
Your deep distresses Jesus knows,
On him cast all your cares.

3. 'Tis no strange thing, the saints of old
Pass'd through the fire to God;
'Tis the right way, as we are told,
The consecrated road.

4. Go on, the prize is just in view,
The struggle can't be long;
Almighty grace shall bring you through,
To join the ransom'd throng.