In dark­ness and dis­tress

The phrase "In dark­ness and dis­tress" resonates through 2 hymns, touching hearts across generations.

“In dark­ness and dis­tress”· 2 hymns found
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O it was love that sought us
Though now cast down in sor­row,

In dark­ness and dis­tress

And love un­told that bought us
Joy may re­turn to­mor­row,

The Love of God (Ray)

lyricist: Anna Ray, 1918
Composer: Thomas Hall
Hymn 1

...O it was love that sought us

In dark­ness and dis­tress,

And love un­told that bought us...

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O it was love that sought us

In dark­ness and dis­tress,

And love un­told that bought us

The Love of God (Ray)

Before Thy Footstool Kneeling

lyricist: Thomas Hastings, 1831
Composer: Timothy Matthes, 1855
Hymn 2

...Though now cast down in sor­row,

In dark­ness and dis­tress,

Joy may re­turn to­mor­row,...

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Though now cast down in sor­row,

In dark­ness and dis­tress,

Joy may re­turn to­mor­row,

Before Thy Footstool Kneeling

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