In the Dark and Cloudy Day CHARITY—Sir John Stainer MERCY—Louis M. Gottschalk (arr. Edwin P. Parker) In the Dark and Cloudy Day 1 In the dark and cloudy day, When earth’s riches flee away, And the last hope will not stay, Saviour, comfort me! 2 When the secret idol’s gone That my poor heart yearned upon, Desolate, bereft, alone, Savior, comfort me! 3 Thou, who wast so sorely tried, In the darkness crucified, Bid me in thy love confide; Saviour, comfort me! 4 Comfort me; I am cast down: ’T