OH GOD, ETERNAL FRIEND AND GUIDE – closing hymn at Durham Friends Meeting, March 19, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Worship in Song<\/em> p. 175; words by Lewy Olfson, music by John B. Dykes<\/p>\n\n\n\n Oh God, eternal friend and guide, I feel you ever by my side.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Through times of darkness, doubt, and stress, Through times of pain and hopelessness,<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n However deep my doubt or shame, I hear you call me by my name.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Oh God, my all-forgiving friend, You journey with me to the end.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n My step may falter, foot may stray, As endlessly I lose my way;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Though weak my purpose, lax my will, I know your love is with me still.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n My cries for help go not unheard. Your mercy shines in act and word.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Your grace designed to make me whole, Your gentleness to heal my soul.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n For this alone I sing your praise: That you are with me all my days.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" OH GOD, ETERNAL FRIEND AND GUIDE – closing hymn at Durham Friends Meeting, March 19, 2022 Worship in Song p. 175; words by Lewy Olfson, music by John B. Dykes Oh God, eternal friend and guide, I feel you ever … Continue reading