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337. Never Give Up

1 Never be sad or desponding,
If thou hast faith to believe;
Grace, for the duties before thee,
Ask of thy God and receive.

Refrain:
Never give up,
Never give up,
Never give up to thy sorrows,
Jesus will bid them depart;
Trust in the Lord,
Trust in the Lord,
Sing when your trials are greatest,
Trust in the Lord and take heart.

2 What if thy burdens oppress thee;
What though thy life may be drear;
Look on the side that is brightest,
Pray, and thy path will be clear. [Refrain]

3 Never be sad or desponding,
There is a morrow for thee;
Soon thou shalt dwell in its brightness,
There with the Lord thou shalt be. [Refrain]

4 Never be sad or desponding,
Lean on the arm of thy Lord;
Dwell in the depths of His mercy,
Thou shalt receive thy reward. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Never be sad or desponding
Title: Never Give Up
Author: Fanny J. Crosby
Refrain First Line: Never give up, Never give up
Language: English
Publication Date: 1970
Topic: Assurance and Trust; Faith
Tune Information
Name: [Never be sad or desponding]
Composer: I. Allan Sankey
Key: Bâ™­ Major



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