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Trusting the Lord

Representative Text

1 Watching thro’ the night and waiting for the dawn;
Looking for the first bright ray of morn;
Feeling all the gloom of the midnight hour,
Yet I’m trusting all to His love and pow’r.

Chorus:
Watching thro’ the night;
Waiting for the dawn;
Looking for the first bright ray of morn;
Feeling all the gloom of the midnight hour,
Yet I’m trusting all to His love and pow’r.

2 Living in the valley, humble, meek, and low;
Thus it is I triumph o’er ev’ry foe;
Waiting till the summons shall call me home;
Out into the sunshine beyond the gloom. [Chorus]

3 Working for the Master, patiently I wait;
Knocking for admittance at Mercy’s gate;
Trusting Him to guide, where I cannot see;
Knowing that His care is still over me. [Chorus]


Source: Gospel Praise Book.: a collection of choice gems of sacred song suitable for church service, gospel praise meetings, and family devotions. (Complete ed.) #38

Author: E. T. Rinehart

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Text Information

First Line: Watching through the night and waiting for the dawn
Title: Trusting the Lord
Author: E. T. Rinehart
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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Gleanings of Sacred Song #8

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Gospel Praise Book #38

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Gospel Praise Book. #38

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Rose of Sharon Hymns #672

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The Gem of Gems #10

Wreath of Praise #d127

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