When, along life's thorny road
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When, along life's thorny road,Faints the soul beneath the load;When, by cares and sins oppressed,Earth affords no peace or rest;When the wily tempter 's near,Filling us with doubt and fear,—Jesus, to thy cross we flee;Jesus, we will look to thee.
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Thou, our Saviour, from the throne,List'nest to thy people's moan;Thou, the living Head, dost shareEvery pang thy members bear.Full of tenderness thou art;Thou wilt heal the broken heart;Full of power, thine arm shall quellAll the rage and might of hell.
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Mighty to redeem and save,Thou hast overcome the grave;Thou the bars of death hast riven,Opened wide the gates of heaven.Soon in glory thou shalt come,Taking thy poor pilgrims home;Jesus, then we all shall be,Ever, ever, Lord, with thee.