When My Way Is Hedged About Me

When my way is hedged about me, hedged with thorns of care;

When the cross I loved so dearly, seems too hard to bear;

When my heart is bowed with sorrow, and no light I see-

Lord, Thy tender mercy pleading, let me lean on Thee.

O, for faith to cast behind me every sad complaint-

Faith to run and not be weary, walk and never faint;

Thou dost know and feel my weakness, Savior look on me;

Now Thy tender mercy pleading, let me lean on Thee.

Closer let Thine arms enfold me, closer to Thy breast

Draw my weary, trembling spirit, calm its doubts to rest;

Give me strength for every burden Thou hast borne for me;

Lord, Thy tender mercy pleading, let me lean on Thee.