Put your trust in the Lord.
Psalm 4:5
Words: Caroline L. Shacklock (1829–1887). Published in Christian Work-Songs, by James Rosecrans (Cincinnati, Ohio: Fillmore Brothers, 1890), number 1.
Music: Rosecrans James H. Rosecrans, 1890 (🔊 pdf nwc).
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I’ll trust the Lord with all my heart,
His promises are sure;
His grace divine, His tenderness,
Will evermore endure.
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My heart I bring to Him, my king,
’Tis all that I can give;
His love divine I know is mine,
In Him alone I live.
How gracious is this heav’nly friend,
And He is ever nigh!
My hope and comfort here below,
My guide to worlds on high.
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How wondrous is His matchless love,
His mercy, O how free!
The Lord of all the realms above,
He still abides with me.
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Enthroned within my heart, He fills
My soul with peace and joy;
The sweet assurances He gives
No power can e’er destroy.
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