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30. Walk by faith a little longer

1 What tho' clouds are round about thee,
Earth seems dark and cold, and drear;
Surely there's a better country
Than we've ever dream'd of here.

Chorus:
Walk by faith a little longer,
Keep thy heart all free from guile,
Soon thou'lt hear the blessed Master
Say, "well done, come home, my child."

2 There no cloud shall dim the vision;
All is light and warmth and love;
There's a home for all the homeless
In "our Father's house" above. [Chorus]

3 What tho' none are left to love thee.
No one thou canst call thine own;
He has said, "I'm with thee alway;"
Fear not thou art not alone. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: What tho' clouds are round about thee
Title: Walk by faith a little longer
Author: T. F. W.
Refrain First Line: Walk by faith a little longer
Language: English
Publication Date: 1881
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [What tho' clouds are round about thee]
Composer: J. H. Tenney, by per
Key: A Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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