1  O child of the Kingdom in doubt and distress!

    Why linger — thy Father is waiting to bless?

    Assured of the mercy and love of thy Lord,

    Claim each precious promise, take God at His Word!

 2  Thy pathway through sorrows and trials may go,

    Though deep be the waters, they will not o'erflow;

    Oh, trust in the Savior, His name be adored!

    Confide in His promise, take God at His Word!

 3  He says He will guide thee through sunshine and gloom;

    His presence shall brighten thy path to the throne;

    And down in death's valley His voice shall be heard:

    Fear not, tempted Christian, take God at His Word!

 4  An heir to a kingdom, and promised a crown;

    With God thy protector — oh, why be cast down?

    Oh, think of the triumphs of faith thou hast heard;

    Be not unbelieving, take God at His Word!