The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration ‎#494

494. Like a River Glorious

1 Like a river glorious
Is God’s perfect peace,
Over all victorious,
In its bright increase;
Perfect, yet it floweth
Fuller ev'ry day;
Perfect, yet it groweth
Deeper all the way.

Refrain:
Stayed upon Jehovah,
Hearts are fully blest -
Finding as He promised,
Perfect peace and rest.

2 Hidden in the hollow
Of His blessed hand,
Never foe can follow,
Never traitor stand;
Not a surge of worry,
Not a shade of care,
Not a blast of hurry
Touch the Spirit there. [Refrain]

3 Ev'ry joy or trial
Falleth from above,
Traced upon our dial
By the sun of love;
We may trust Him fully
All for us to do -
They who trust Him wholly
Find Him wholly true. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Like a river glorious
• Title: Like a River Glorious
• Author: Frances Ridley Havergal
• Refrain First Line: Stayed upon Jehovah
• Meter: 6.5.6.5.D. with Refrain
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Faith and Hope; Peace; Victory
• Notes: Preceded by optional musical transition.

Tune Information

• Name: WYE VALLEY
• Composer: James Mountain
• Composer (descant and choral ending): James C. Gibson
• Meter: 6.5.6.5.D. with Refrain
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Descant and choral ending © 1986 WORD MUSIC (a div. of WORD, INC.)