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Happy Should We Be

Edwin H. Nevin • English

Primary Scripture: Isaiah 12:2

Verse 1

Happy, Savior, should we be If we could but trust in thee; Trust thy wisdom e’er to guide, Trust thy goodness to provide.

Chorus

Happy, yes, most happy we, If we could but trust in thee, Trust thy mighty love and power Every day and every hour.

Verse 2

Trust in joy and trust in grief, Trust thy promise for relief; Trust thy blood to cleanse each soul, Trust thy grace to make it whole.

Chorus

Happy, yes, most happy we, If we could but trust in thee, Trust thy mighty love and power Every day and every hour.

Verse 3

Trust in sickness, trust in health; Trust in poverty and wealth; Trust thee as the only light, In the darkest hour of night.

Chorus

Happy, yes, most happy we, If we could but trust in thee, Trust thy mighty love and power Every day and every hour.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • isaiah 12:2