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372. In Shady Green Pastures

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1 In shady, green pastures, so rich and so sweet,
God leads His dear children along;
where the water’s cool flow bathes the weary one’s feet,
God leads His dear children along.

Refrain:
Some through the waters, some through the flood,
some through the fire, but all through the blood;
some through great sorrow, but God gives a song,
in the night season and all the day long.

2 Sometimes on the mount where the sun shines so bright,
God leads His dear children along;
sometimes in the valley, in darkest of night,
God leads His dear children along.

3 Though sorrows befall us and Satan oppose,
God leads His dear children along;
through grace we can conquer, defeat all our foes,
God leads His dear children along.

4 Away from the mire and away from the clay,
God leads His dear children along;
away up in glory, eternity’s day,
God leads His dear children along.

Text Information
First Line: In shady green pastures so rich and so sweet
Title: In Shady Green Pastures
Author: G. A. Young, 1855-1935
Refrain First Line: Some through the waters, some through the flood
Meter: 11.8.11.8 with Refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2022
Scripture: ; ; ;
Topic: The Holy Spirit: Comfort
Tune Information
Name: GOD LEADS
Composer: G. A. Young
Meter: 11.8.11.8 with Refrain
Key: D♭ Major



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