Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, CONSOLATION, by JOHN HENRY NEWMAN


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First Line: When I sink down in gloom or fear
Last Line: "'tis christ; he comes to save."
Subject(s): Consolation


WHEN I sink down in gloom or fear,
Hope blighted or delay'd,
Thy whisper, Lord, my heart shall cheer,
"'Tis I; be not afraid!"

Or, startled at some sudden blow,
If fretful thoughts I feel,
"Fear not, it is but I!" shall flow,
As balm my wound to heal.

Nor will I quit Thy way, though foes
Some onward pass defend;
From each rough voice the watchword goes,
"Be not afraid!... a friend!"

And oh! when judgment's trumpet clear
Awakes me from the grave,
Still in its echo may I hear,
"'Tis Christ; He comes to save."





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