Uncertain how the way to find Which to salvation led; I listened long, with anxious mind, To hear what others said. | When some of joys and comforts told I feared that I was wrong; For I was stupid, dead, and cold, Had neither joy nor song. | The Lord my lab’ring heart relieved, And made my burden light; Then for a moment I believed, Supposing all was right. | Of fierce temptations others talked, Of anguish and dismay; Through what distresses they had walked, Before they found the way. | Ah! then I thought my hopes were vain, For I had lived at ease; I wished for all my fears again, To make me more like these. | I had my wish, the LORD disclosed The evils of my heart; And left my naked soul, exposed To Satan’s fiery dart. | Alas! “I now must give it up,” I cried in deep despair; How could I dream of drawing hope, From what I cannot bear! | Again my Savior brought me aid, And when he set me free; “Trust simply on my word, he said, And leave the rest to me.” | |