GO not far from me, O my Strength, Whom all my times obey; Take from me anything Thou wilt, But go not Thou away; And let the storm that does Thy work Deal with me as it may.
There is no death for me to fear, For Christ, my Lord, has died; There is no curse in this my pain, For He was crucified; And it is fellowship with Him That keeps me near His side.
On Thy compassion I repose, In weakness and distress; I will not ask for greater ease, Lest I should love Thee less: It is a blessèd thing for me To need Thy tenderness.
When I am feeble as a child, And flesh and heart give way, Then on Thy everlasting strength With passive trust I stay: And the rough wind becomes a song, The darkness shines like day.
My heart is fixed, O God, my Strength, My heart is strong to bear; I will be joyful in Thy love, And peaceful in Thy care: Deal with me, for my Saviour’s sake, According to His prayer.
Anna Letitia Waring, 1820-1910