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[It is better to trust in the Lord]

Appears in 4 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: W. F. Sherwin Incipit: 32155 17651 12222 Used With Text: Trust in the Lord

Author: W. F. S. Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: It is better to trust in the Lord Refrain First Line: Trust the Lord, O trust in the Lord Lyrics: 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, O trust in the Lord; Low at his feet let us fall! Trust the Lord, O 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] Scripture: Psalm 68:9 Used With Tune: [It is better to trust in the Lord]

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Trust in the Lord

Author: W. F. S. Hymnal: Calvary Songs #100 (1875) First Line: It is better to trust in the Lord Lyrics: 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] Languages: English Tune Title: [It is better to trust in the Lord]

Trust in the Lord

Author: W. F. S. Hymnal: The Christian Sunday School Hymnal #101 (1883) First Line: It is better to trust in the Lord Refrain First Line: Trust the Lord, O trust in the Lord Lyrics: 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, O trust in the Lord; Low at his feet let us fall! Trust the Lord, O 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] Scripture: Psalm 68:9 Tune Title: [It is better to trust in the Lord]

Trust in the Lord

Author: W. F. S. Hymnal: Song Worship for Sunday Schools #137 (1884) First Line: It is better to trust in the Lord Refrain First Line: Trust the Lord, oh, trust in the Lord Languages: English Tune Title: [It is better to trust in the Lord]

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William F. Sherwin

1826 - 1888 Person Name: W. F. S. Author of "Trust in the Lord" in The Christian Sunday School Hymnal Sherwin, William Fisk, an American Baptist, was born at Buckland, Massachusetts, March 14,1826. His educational opportunities, so far as schools were concerned, were few, but he made excellent use of his time and surroundings. At fifteen he went to Boston and studied music under Dr. Mason: In due course he became a teacher of vocal music, and held several important appointments in Massachusetts; in Hudson and Albany, New York County, and then in New York City. Taking special interest in Sunday Schools, he composed carols and hymn-tunes largely for their use, and was associated with the Rev. R. Lowry and others in preparing Bright Jewels, and other popular Sunday School hymn and tune books. A few of his melodies are known in Great Britain through I. D. Sankey's Sacred Songs and Solos, where they are given with his signature. His hymnwriting was limited. The following pieces are in common use:— 1. Grander than ocean's story (1871). The Love of God. 2. Hark, bark, the merry Christmas bells. Christmas Carol. 3. Lo, the day of God is breaking. The Spiritual Warfare. 4. Wake the song of joy and gladness. Sunday School or Temperance Anniversary. 5. Why is thy faith, 0 Child of God, so small. Safety in Jesus. Mr. Sherwin died at Boston, Massachusetts, April 14, 1888. -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907) ================== Sherwin, W. F., p. 1055, i. Another hymn from his Bright Jewels, 1869, p. 68, is "Sound the battle cry" (Christian Courage), in the Sunday School Hymnary, 1905, and several other collections. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement (1907)