For One Convinced of Unbelief, Hymn 10

Peace, doubting heart! hath God begun,
And brought me to the birth in vain?
Will Jesus leave His work undone,
Or slight His sin-sick creature's pain,
My want of faith so kindly show,
And not the precious gift bestow?

Away my fond and needless fears,
That I shall seek, and never find,
Shall lose, my unavailing tears
O'erlook'd of God, and left behind,
Shall sue for grace, unanswer'd I,
And groan, till I in Egypt die!

Who ever ask'd for help in vain,
Or weary sunk beneath his load,
Or knock'd, but could not entrance gain?
Or hopeless died in seeking God,
Nor could at last acceptance meet,
But perish'd at his Saviour's feet?

His truth and love are on my side,
And stand engaged to make me blest;
I shall be freely justified,
I shall obtain the promised rest,
With eyes of faith my Jesus see,
And feel that He hath died for me.