1.

God is good who unto us has given
Christ, in whom His fullness dwells complete.
All God’s riches in His Son are hidden;
He is able all life’s needs to meet.
In the times of trouble He’ll deliver,
When in Him our confidence we place.
/: Like a tree that’s planted by the river,
We shall grow and flourish by His grace. :/

2.

God’s abundant love, so rich and boundless,
Covers e’en a multitude of sins.
From the cross His love flows out, so righteous;
In the flesh all sin He did condemn.
More and more, we see our sin and self-life;
More and more, new life with Christ we gain.
/: Life becomes increasingly more natural
When in God we faithfully remain. :/

3.

God has planned all things for our salvation.
O what wisdom deep and manifold!
’Tis to make us whole that God does chasten;
Faith thus tried exceeds the worth of gold.
To possess our spirit God is yearning;
Fire within He brings to make us pure.
/: And with thoughts of peace His heart is burning;
In our need He gives us comfort, sure. :/

4.

As you fight the fight of faith, beloved,
Be courageous, trusting in the Lord.
Never hide your lamp beneath a bushel;
Make great haste to keep God’s precious Word.
You’ll be filled with peace and joy from heaven;
All your paths will shine as noonday sun.
/: An abundant entrance you’ll be given,
For by faith life’s crown you will have won. :/

Written in 1918 by Nils Risnes (published in 1920)Composed by Oscar AhnfeltDanish melodyText © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagNorway ⋅ Bb