'And does thy heart for Jesus pine' (hymn) written by John Berridge

Based on 1 Samuel 1: 16 - "Out of...my grief I have spoken"


And does thy heart for Jesus pine,

And make its secret moan?

He understands a sigh divine,

And marks a secret groan.


These pinings prove that Christ is near,

To testify his grace;

Call on him with in unceasing prayer

For he will show his face.


Though much dismayed, take courage still,

And knock at mercy's door;

A loving Saviour surely will

Relieve his praying poor.


He knows how weak and faint thou art,

And must appear at length;

A look from him will cheer the heart,

And bring renewed strength.

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