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Text:Trust in the Lord
Author:Thomas O. Chisholm
Tune:[When the way is so dark that no light we can see]
Composer:Henry P. Morton

38. Trust in the Lord

1 When the way is so dark that no light we can see,
It is better to trust in the Lord;
There is always one refuge to which we may flee,
It is better to trust in the Lord.

Refrain:
Then “trust in the Lord with all thine heart!”
O fear not the darkest night;
“In all thy ways acknowledge Him,”
And He surely will guide thee aright.

2 When we think of our sins and are filled with distress,
It is better to trust in the Lord;
It is folly to trust in our own righteousness,
It is better to trust in the Lord. [Refrain]

3 Let us learn in the time when the billows run high,
It is better to trust in the Lord;
It is vain for our help upon man to rely,
It is better to trust in the Lord. [Refrain]

4 So, whatever the trouble, whatever the need,
It is better to trust in the Lord;
We shall find Him a friend and a helper indeed,
It is better to trust in the Lord. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: When the way is so dark that no light we can see
Title: Trust in the Lord
Author: Thomas O. Chisholm
Refrain First Line: Then “trust in the Lord with all thine heart!”
Language: English
Publication Date: 1921
Topic: Trust and Belief
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [When the way is so dark that no light we can see]
Composer: Henry P. Morton
Notes: Public Domain.



Media
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