Overcome Evil With Good

Verse 1

Like David with Saul, who had sought for his life, Let us overcome evil with good; Would we conquer our foes 'mid the din and the strife, We must overcome evil with good.

Chorus

Overcome evil with good, brother; Overcome evil with good; 'Tis human to err; divine to forgive; Then overcome evil with good.

Verse 2

When our hearts are oppressed by a wrong that was done, Let us overcome evil with good; If we're injured, insulted, oh! quickly we'll run, And overcome evil with good.

Verse 3

If deserted by friends or surrounded by foes, Let us overcome evil with good; And trust for our strength in the Savior who knows How to overcome evil with good.