By Faith

A fearful cloud arose and stretched

Its blackness o’er my head

It wrapped my path in deepest gloom

It filled my soul with dread

 

It shut the landmarks from my sight

It hid the light of day

I grouped in darkness as of night

And could not see my way

 

I trembled and was sore afraid

I knew not where to go

No kindly hand to proffer aid

No friend my path to show

 

But God was near, he saw my doubt

And bade me lean on him

Through darkness fence me ‘round about

And all the heavens were dim

 

I trusted, and was comforted

I dried my foolish tears

I walked by faith, and I was led

Beyond the reach of fears