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100. Trust in the Lord

1 It is better to trust in the Lord,
Than to lean on the wavering arm
Of the kings and the princes of earth;
God alone is a refuge from harm.

Refrain:
Trust the Lord,
Oh, trust in the Lord;
Low at his feet let us fall!
Trust the Lord,
Oh, trust in the Lord,
For he is the King over all.

2 It is better to trust in the Lord,
For the word of his promise is sure;
Tho' the way may be rugged and dark,
There are bright crowns for those who endure. [Refrain]

3 It is better to trust in the Lord,
Resting firm in his infinite love;
And with gladness to serve him below.
Till we enter his kingdom above. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: It is better to trust in the Lord
Title: Trust in the Lord
Author: W. F. S.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1875
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [It is better to trust in the Lord]
Composer: Wm. F. Sherwin (1875)
Notes: Public Domain.



Media
MIDI file: MIDI

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