But Thy strong arm and Father's care
Are not to us unknown.
Thou punishest, but 'mid the woe
Thou love and friendliness dost show.
But true to Thee must we abide,
For ne'er from us dost Thou quite hide
Thy saving health and light.
How many hast Thou given o'er,
We've oft been shielded by Thy pow'r.
In many a sad and weary hour,