1 When gloomy thoughts and fears
The trembling heart invade,
And all the face of nature wears
A universal shade,--

2 Religion can assuage
The tempest of the soul;
And every fear shall lose its rage
At her divine control.

3 Through life's bewildered way,
Her hand unerring leads;
And o'er the path her heavenly ray
A cheering lustre sheds.

4 When reason, tired and blind,
Sinks helpless and afraid,
Thou blest supporter of the mind,
How powerful is thine aid.

5 Oh let me feel thy power,
And find thy sweet relief,
To brighten every gloomy hour,
And soften every grief.