Hymn III
Are You Dismayed?
A modern interpretation of Are You Dismayed, Lonely, Afraid
We set out to reimagine this classic Covenant hymn, giving it a new melody and reshaping some of the verses into a chorus and bridge. Our hope is to place these powerful lyrics within a modern worship context. We’re passionate about resourcing the church with more Psalms of lament—songs that make space for honesty before God. We are not a people who hide from our pain, but a people who trust God to meet us in it and redeem our struggles for His glory.
Verse 1
Are you dismayed, lonely, afraid,1
1. J. Irving Erickson, Sing it Again!: A Handbook on the Covenant Hymnal (Chicago: Covenant Press, 1985), 34.
Thinking yourself fosaken?
God is your stay, trust him and pray.
New hope he will awaken
Verse 2
Mercy and love, gifts from above
Come in abundant measure.
Great things and small, God gives to all.
Graciously in his pleasure.
Chorus
God will be your consolation
He is faithful and true
Comfort in the tribulation
He will draw near to you
Verse 3
Always His grace you may embrace
He is your constant blessing
When you are tired, come and flee to His side.
Need for His help confessing
Verse 4
Courage and might, guidance and light
God will in mercy render
In every pain, conflict and strain
He is your true defender
Bridge
Praise now His name! Hear Him proclaim!
"I will forsake you never!"
"I will forsake you never!"
Until the end, on Him depend
He is the same forever!
He is the same forever!