Pensive, doubting, fearful heart
Hear what Christ the Savior says
Every word should joy impart

Change thy mourning into praise
Yes, He speaks and speaks to thee
May He help thee to believe

Then thou presently will see
Thou has little cause to grieve


Fear thou not, nor be ashamed
All thy sorrows soon shall end
I, who heaven and earth have framed

Am thy Husband and thy Friend
I, the High and Holy One
Israel's God, by all adored

As thy Savior will be known
Thy Redeemer and thy Lord


For a moment I withdrew
And thy heart was filled with pain
But my mercies I'll renew

Thou shall soon rejoice again
Though I seem to hide my face
Very soon my wrath shall cease

'Tis but for a moment's space
Ending in eternal peace


Though afflicted, tempest tossed
Comfortless awhile thou art
Do not think thou can be lost

Thou art graven on my heart
All thy wastes I will repair
Thou shalt be rebuilt anew

And in thee it shall appear
What the God of love can do