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618. Living by Faith

1 I care not today what the morrow may bring,
If shadow or sunshine or rain,
The Lord I know ruleth o’er everything,
And all of my worries are vain.

Refrain:
Living by faith in Jesus above,
Trusting, confiding in His great love;
From all harm safe in His sheltering arm,
I’m living by faith and feel no alarm.

2 Though tempests may blow and the storm clouds arise,
Obscuring the brightness of life,
I’m never alarmed at the overcast skies—
The Master looks on at the strife. [Refrain]

3 I know that He safely will carry me through,
No matter what evils betide;
Why should I then care though the tempest may blow,
If Jesus walks close to my side. [Refrain]

4 Our Lord will return for His loved ones some day,
Our troubles will then all be o’er;
The Master so gently will lead us away,
Beyond that blest heavenly shore. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: I care not today what the morrow may bring
Title: Living by Faith
Author: James Wells (1918)
Author (st. 4): Robert E. Winsett (1918)
Refrain First Line: Living by faith in Jesus above
Meter: 11.8.11.8 R
Scripture:
Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Living_by_Faith); http://www.songofdixie.com/Living%20by%20Faith.htm (14 February 2006); http://www.acadisc.com/sogour.htm#living (14 February 2006); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs
Tune Information
Name: [I care not today what the morrow may bring]
Composer: J. L. Heath (1918)
Meter: 11.8.11.8 R
Key: E♭ Major
Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Living_by_Faith); http://www.songofdixie.com/Living%20by%20Faith.htm (14 February 2006); http://www.acadisc.com/sogour.htm#living (14 February 2006); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs



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