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In the world ye shall have tribulation

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1 In the world ye shall have tribulation,
This promise of Jesus is true;
Through sorrow and toil and temptation
My journey toward home I pursue.

Chorus:
While I trust in the word he has spoken.
My fears and my doubtings all cease;
His promise is sure and unbroken,
I know that in him I have peace.

2 Peace flows like a beautiful river,
Refreshing and cheering my soul;
From the heart of the almighty giver
Its rolls and forever will roll. [Chorus]

3 Some times 'tis disturbed by death crossing,
The surface is lashed into foam;
But it ceases its turbulent tossing
As soon as the soul reaches home. [Chorus]

4 I feast on the grand prelibation
Of love, peace, and joy, all complete,
Which never shall know limitation
When I on his throne take my seat. [Chorus]

5 Then perish each earthly desire,
And welcome earth's trials and woes;
Christ furnishes all I require,
His peace in my soul overflows. [Chorus]


Source: Joy to the World: or, sacred songs for gospel meetings #38

Author: James L. Nicholson

James L Nicholson United Kingdom/USA 1828-1876. Born in Ireland, he emigrated to the United States around age 25. He lived in Philadelphia, PA, worked as a postal clerk, and was a member of the Wharton Street Methodist Episcopal Church there for about 20 years, where he taught Sunday school, led singing in church, and assisted in evangelical work. This was also hymn writer, William J Kirkpatrick’s, church. Around 1871 he moved to Washington, DC, and worked as a postal clerk there. In addition to his hymn writing, he also wrote several books, one on birds and their care, one on forensic medicine. He died in Washington, DC, but was buried in Philadelphia, PA. John Perry… Go to person page >

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First Line: In the world ye shall have tribulation
Author: James L. Nicholson
Refrain First Line: While I trust in the word he has spoken
Copyright: Public Domain

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Joy to the World #38

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