Wherefore despair? God the Lord is ev'rywhere! God is good, and with compassion Gives to all on earth his aid; His strong arm, in pow'rful fashion, All good things for us hath made. In his mystic ways progressing, Turns he ev'ry want to blessing. So my soul, now do not fear; God is living, God is here! Wherefore despair? God the Lord is ev'rywhere! Shall he sleep when shadows darken, He who made the eye so clear, When we cry, shall he not hearken, He who made the list'ning ear? God is God the Lord, all seeing When despair torments our being, So my soul, now do not fear; God is living, God is here. Words: Laurence H. Davies Music: J. S. Bach (1685-1750)