"Lord! I Believe!" [circa 1830s]
From "Songs of the Sacred Harp"
Written by Thomas Haines Bayley, Esqr., 1797-1839  
Composed by John Barnett, 1802-1890

Philadelphia: G.E. Blake, 13 South Fifth St.
[Source: 114/189@Levy]

1. Lord, I believe! Oh! strengthen thou my trust  
In that bright hope, a life beyond the grave;
That which this mortal body turns to dust, 
The pure immortal spirit thou wilt save 
Crown of my joy and solace of my grief, 
Lord, I believe! help thou my unbelief.

2. Lord, I believe! and Faith a balm affords, 
Which those who humbly seek shall surely find;
Cheer’d by the promise of these heav’nly words, 
Peace upon Earth and good will towards mankind 
If blighted be my field Or full my sheaf, 
Lord, I believe Help thou my unbelief.