Laudes Domini ‎#463

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:
  Deuteronomy 33:27
  ;
  Psalm 31:15
  ;
  1 Samuel 3:18
  ;
  2 Corinthians 4:9
• Topic: Afflictions; Christians: Afflictions; Comfort; Communion of Saints: At Lord's Table

Tune Information

• Name: TRUST
• Composer: W. F. Sherwin
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: D Major