Indexes for The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition
145b Sweet Affliction
Words: Samuel Pearce, 1800
Music: J. J. Rousseau & Arr. Lowell Mason, 1823
Meter: 8s,7s (8,7,8,7)
In the floods of tribulation,
While the billows o’er me roll,
Jesus whispers consolation,
And supports my fainting soul.
Chorus:
Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
Hallelujah, praise the Lord!
Wearing there a weight of glory,
Still the path I’ll ne’er forget,
But exulting cry it led me
To my blessed Savior’s feet.
(Chorus)
While the billows o’er me roll,
Jesus whispers consolation,
And supports my fainting soul.
Chorus:
Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
Hallelujah, praise the Lord!
Wearing there a weight of glory,
Still the path I’ll ne’er forget,
But exulting cry it led me
To my blessed Savior’s feet.
(Chorus)