Put thou thy trust in God

Verse 1

Put thou thy trust in God, in duty's path go on; walk in his strength with faith and hope, so shall thy work be done.

Verse 2

Commit thy ways to him, thy works into his hands, and rest on his unchanging word, who heaven and earth commands.

Verse 3

Though years on years roll on, his covenant shall endure; though clouds and darkness hide his path, the promised grace is sure.

Verse 4

Give to the winds thy fears; hope, and be undismayed: God hears thy sighs and counts thy tears; God shall lift up thy head.

Verse 5

Through waves and clouds and storms his power will clear thy way: wait thou his time; the darkest night shall end in brightest day.

Verse 6

Leave to his sovereign sway to choose and to command; so shalt thou, wondering, own his way, how wise, how strong his hand.