The saints should never be dismay'd, br Nor sink in hopeless fear; br For when they least expect His aid, br The Saviour will appear. br br This Abraham found: he raised the knife; br God saw, and said, 'Forbear! br Yon ram shall yield his meaner life; br Behold the victim there.' br br Once David seem'd Saul's certain prey; br But hark! the foe's at hand; br Saul turns his arms another way, br To save the invaded land. br br When Jonah sunk beneath the wave, br He thought to rise no more; br But God prepared a fish to save, br And bear him to the shore. br br Blest proofs of power and grace divine, br That meet us in His word! br May every deep-felt care of mine br Be trusted with the Lord. br br Wait for His seasonable aid, br And though it tarry, wait: br The promise may be long delay'd, br But cannot come too late.