When The Clouds Hang Dark And Heavy

When the clouds hang dark and heavy,

And the rolling surge we hear,

When no earthly pow'r can shield us

From the storm that most we fear,

O 'tis then our Father's presence

To the trusting heart is shown,

In a bright and glorious vision

Of the rainbow round the throne.

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O the rainbow round the throne!

Lovely rainbow round the throne!

Ever brilliant, ever sparkling

Shines the rainbow round the throne.

When we stand amid the conflict

Of the battle raging high,

When the tempter seems to triumph,

And our ranks desponding fly,

With the fleetness of an arrow

God's protecting care is shown,

In the brightness that descendeth

From the rainbow round the throne.

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When the veil of time is lifted,

And the shadows melt away,

When we fall asleep in Jesus,

And awake in endless day,

When the battle march is ended,

And our cares and tears have flown,

We shall gaze, and gaze forever,

On the rainbow round the throne.

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