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Text:A Hymn of Trust
Author:Miss H. O. Knowlton
Tune:TRUST
Composer:W. F. Sherwin

463. A Hymn of Trust

1 I cannot tell if short or long
My earthly journey be;
But, all the way, I know thy rod
And staff will comfort me.

2 Though fierce temptations lie in wait,
What need have I to care?
Thou wilt not suffer them to hurt
Beyond my strength to bear.

3 What storms may beat, what burdens fall,
My soul would not avoid;
Who follows thee, O Lord, may be
Cast down, but not destroyed.

4 Though over steep and rugged ways
My weary feet be brought,
Still following where thy footprints lead,
I take no anxious thought.

5 Oh, perfect peace! oh, endless rest!
No care, no vain alarms;
Beneath my every cross I find
The Everlasting Arms.

Text Information
First Line: I cannot tell if short or long
Title: A Hymn of Trust
Author: Miss H. O. Knowlton
Language: English
Publication Date: 1888
Scripture: ; ; ;
Topic: Afflictions; Christians: Afflictions; Comfort (1 more...)
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: TRUST
Composer: W. F. Sherwin
Meter: C. M.
Key: D Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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