It was written by American Christian-convert, Presbyterian minister, hymn-writer and Bible Institute associate, John H. Sammis (1846-1919) in 1887.
With meter: 6.6.9.6.6.9. with chorus, it is set to the tune TRUST AND OBEY by Daniel Brink Towner (1850-1919)
What a glory he sheds on our way!
While we do his good will, he abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey.
Chorus:
Trust and obey, for there's no other way
To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.
Not a shadow can rise, not a cloud in the skies,
But his smile quickly drives it away;
Not a doubt or a fear, not a sigh nor a tear,
Can abide while we trust and obey.
Not a burden we bear, not a sorrow we share,
But our toil he doth richly repay;
Not a grief nor a loss, not a frown or a cross,
But is blest if we trust and obey.
But we never can prove the delights of his love
Until all on the altar we lay;
For the favor he shows, and the joy he bestows,
Are for them who will trust and obey.
Then in fellowship sweet we will sit at his feet,
Or we will walk by his side in the way;
What he says we will do, where he sends we will go,
Never fear, only trust and obey.
With meter: 6.6.9.6.6.9. with chorus, it is set to the tune TRUST AND OBEY by Daniel Brink Towner (1850-1919)
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Lyrics
When we walk with the Lord in the light of his WordWhat a glory he sheds on our way!
While we do his good will, he abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey.
Chorus:
Trust and obey, for there's no other way
To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.
Not a shadow can rise, not a cloud in the skies,
But his smile quickly drives it away;
Not a doubt or a fear, not a sigh nor a tear,
Can abide while we trust and obey.
Not a burden we bear, not a sorrow we share,
But our toil he doth richly repay;
Not a grief nor a loss, not a frown or a cross,
But is blest if we trust and obey.
But we never can prove the delights of his love
Until all on the altar we lay;
For the favor he shows, and the joy he bestows,
Are for them who will trust and obey.
Then in fellowship sweet we will sit at his feet,
Or we will walk by his side in the way;
What he says we will do, where he sends we will go,
Never fear, only trust and obey.
This is my favourite catholic song, it gives me courage when ever i listen to it.
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