1 When the dark clouds of trouble pass over,
And the sun shines again in the blue;
Oh, rejoice in God’s love, and remember,
It was just what he promised to do.
Refrain:
It was just what he promised to do,
Our Savior so faithful and true;
Oh, rejoice in his love, and remember,
It was just what he promised to do.
2 When the rivers of sorrow run deepest,
And in safety he beareth you thro’,
On the shores of his mercy, remember,
It was just what he promised to do. [Refrain]
3 As you daily go forth to the conflict,
By his might every foe he’ll subdue;
In the glad day of vict’ry, remember,
It was just what he promised to do. [Refrain]
4 At the close of this life’s little journey,
When his glory shall burst on your view,
As you enter his presence, remember,
It was just what he promised to do. [Refrain]
Source: United Praise: for use in Sunday Schools, Young People's Societies and other Church Services #2
Ada Jane Blenkhorn Canada 1858-1927 Born in Cobourg, Ontario, the 10th of 11 children, she emigrated with her family to the U.S. In 1884 and settled in Cleveland, OH.. She was raised a Methodist, and began writing hymn lyrics at age 34. A prolific writer of hymn lyrics, she was about to give it up when a friend encouraged her to continue, telling her some soul might be saved by a hymn she would write. She worked for many years as secretary to her brother, Henry's, real estate company. After his death in 1923, she became president of the company. She never married.
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