Why should I fear the darkest hour

Why should I fear the darkest hour

Or tremble at the tempter’s power?

Jesus vouchsafes to be my tower.

Though hot the fight

why quit the field?

Why must I either fly or yield

Since Jesus is my mighty shield?

When creature comforts fade and die

Worldlings may weep

but why should I?

Jesus still lives

and still is nigh.

Though all the flocks and herds were dead

My soul a famine need not dread

For Jesus is my living bread.

I know not what may soon betide

Or how my wants shall be supplied;

But Jesus knows

and will provide.

Though sin would fill me with distress

The throne of grace I dare address

For Jesus is my righteousness.

Though faint my prayers and cold my love

My steadfast hope shall not remove

While Jesus intercedes above.

Against me earth and hell combine;

But on my side is power divine;

Jesus is all

and He is mine!