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Whate'er my afflictions or trials may be

Whate'er my afflictions or trials may be

Author: Fanny J. Crosby
Tune: [Whate'er my afflictions or trials may be]
Published in 3 hymnals

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1. Whate’er my afflictions or trials may be,
I want to live faithful, my Savior, to Thee,
To walk as a Christian, my temper subdued,
And feel, through Thy mercy, in spirit renewed.

Refrain
Home, home, home, sweet, sweet home,
I know there is rest with Thy people at home,
I know there is rest with Thy people at home.

2. Though dark is my path in this valley of sin,
O give me the light of Thy comfort within,
To shield me from danger wherever I roam,
And guide me at last to Thy people at home. [Refrain]

3. I want to be humble, resigned to Thy will,
In sunshine or tempest to follow Thee still,
Yet, lured by the tempter, how often I roam,
Forgetful, alas! of my God and my home. [Refrain]

4. No parent so tender, so friend is so dear,
No voice like my Savior’s can banish my fear;
By faith in Thy promise to Thee I will come,
O, give me a place with Thy people at home. [Refrain]

5. When shall I rise from this desert of gloom,
Beyond the deep shadows that darken the tomb,
In Eden, dear Eden, transported to roam,
And sing hallelujahs with angels at home? [Refrain]

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #5777

Author: Fanny J. Crosby

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Text Information

First Line: Whate'er my afflictions or trials may be
Author: Fanny J. Crosby
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Home, home, home, sweet, sweet home
Copyright: Public Domain

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