Scripture Verse

He will call on Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. Psalm 91:15

Introduction

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Julia H. Johnston
1849–1919

Words: Julia H. John­ston, in Voic­es of Vic­to­ry, ed­it­ed by Pe­ter P. Bi­lhorn (Chi­ca­go, Il­li­nois: Bil­horn Bro­thers, 1913), num­ber 28.

Music: San­ta Ana Clarence E. Ed­wards, 1913 (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of Ed­wards (head-and-shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els), or a bet­ter one of John­ston,

Lyrics

Dost thou bear a heavy burden,
Knowing not what yet may be?
In perplexity, O listen
To the voice that speaks to thee.

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Call upon Me, I will answer;
I will show thee mighty things.

From the throne of Love Eternal,
Lo, the wondrous message rings.

Is the pathway dim before thee?
Dost thou fear to walk alone?
Fear thou not, for God will show thee
What before thou hast not known.

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In the conflict dost thou falter?
Look to Him, thy conquering king;
In His name thou, too, shalt conquer,
And the song of triumph sing.

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In thy day of joy, victorious,
Or the hour when strength is weak,
When thy life is near the nightfall,
Hark, for God the Lord will speak.

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