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HYMN #0804 SSS #804 • SS&S Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #804: Trusting in the Lord thy

Complete lyrics, stanzas, and pipe organ accompaniment • Sacred Songs & Solos

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Trusting in the Lord thy God,
Onward go! onward go!
Holding fast His promised word,
Onward go!
Ne’er deny His worthy name,
Though it bring reproach and shame;
Spreading still His wondrous fame,
Onward go!
2
Has He called thee to the plough?
Night is coming, serve Him now;
Faith and love in service blend;
On His mighty arm depend;
Standing fast until the end,
Onward go!
3
Has He given thee golden grain?
Sow, and thou shalt reap again;
To thy Master’s gate repair,
Watching be and waiting there;
He will hear and answer prayer:
Onward go!
4
Has He said the end is near?
Serving Him with holy fear,
Christ thy portion, Christ thy stay,
Heavenly bread upon the way;
Leading on to glorious day:
Onward go!
5
In this little moment then,
In thy ways acknowledge Him;
Let His mind be found in thee;
Let His will thy pleasure be;
Thus in life and liberty,
Onward go!
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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Trusting in the Lord thy"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #804 in Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200 Hymns), compiled by the American gospel singer and hymnologist Ira David Sankey (1840–1908).

Sankey popularized these sacred songs during the transatlantic evangelistic campaigns led alongside Dwight L. Moody between 1873 and 1903. The compilation became one of the most widely printed hymnals in Christendom, cherished by Methodist, Baptist, Anglican, Presbyterian, and Pentecostal congregations throughout the world.

🕊️ Devotional Themes & Reflection

Composed of 5 stanzas, the text centers on foundational biblical themes: adoration and praise to God, humble reliance upon divine grace, steadfast faith amid trials, and the everlasting hope of salvation in Jesus Christ.

Whether sung during Sunday corporate worship or read during family devotions and personal prayer, these stanzas guide the believer to reflect on God's unending mercies and steadfast faithfulness across every season of life.

🎼 Musical Structure & Liturgy

  • Poetic Meter: Standard Metrical Hymnody
  • Stanza Structure: 5 Verses with cathedral pipe organ accompaniment
  • Liturgical Placement: Suitable as an Opening Hymn of Praise, Call to Worship, Offertory, or Closing Doxology
  • Pipe Organ Audio: Multi-verse accompaniment synthesized to support organists, choir rehearsals, and home worship
⚖️ Public Domain Archival: This historic hymn text and tune are in the worldwide public domain and may be freely printed in church bulletins or projected for public worship.
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