Author: Frances J. Crosby Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 66 hymnals First Line: Never be sad or desponding Refrain First Line: Never give up, never give up Lyrics: 1 Never be sad or desponding,
If thou hast faith to believe;
Grace, for the duties before thee,
Ask of thy God and receive.
Refrain:
Never give up, never give up,
Never give up to thy sorrows,
Jesus will bid them depart;
Trust in the Lord, trust in the Lord,
Sing when your trials are greatest,
Trust in the Lord and take heart.
2 What if thy burdens oppress thee;
What though thy life may be drear;
Look on the side that is brightest,
Pray, and thy path will be clear. [Refrain]
3 Never be sad or desponding,
There is a morrow for thee;
Soon thou shalt dwell in its brightness,
There with the Lord thou shalt be. [Refrain]
4 Never be sad or desponding,
Lean on the arm of thy Lord;
Dwell in the depths of His mercy,
Thou shalt receive thy reward. [Refrain] Topics: Exhortation Scripture: James 1:2 Used With Tune: [Never be sad or desponding] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Never_Give_Up); The Cyber Hymnal (http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/n/e/nevergup.htm)
Never Give Up