"Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee." Psalm 55:22
![]() | Words: Possibly Rowland Hill (1744-1833); this hymn appeared in his Psalms and Hymns, 1783. Music: "Mercy," Louis Moreau Gottschalk, 1867
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Cast thy burden on the Lord,
Only lean upon His Word;
Thou wilt soon have cause to bless
His eternal faithfulness.
He sustains thee by His hand,
He enables thee to stand;
Those whom Jesus once hath loved
From His grace are never moved.
Human counsels come to naught;
That shall stand which God hath wrought;
His compassion, love, and power,
Are the same forevermore.
Heav'n and earth may pass away,
God's free grace shall not decay;
He hath promised to fulfill
All the pleasure of His will.
Jesus, Guardian of Thy flock,
Be Thyself our constant Rock;
Make us, by Thy powerful hand,
Strong as Zion's mountain stand.

















