Overcome Evil With Good

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Like David with Saul who had sought for his life

Author: Knowles Shaw
Published in 2 hymnals

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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.

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. [Chorus]

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. [Chorus]

Source: The Morning Star: a collection of new sacred songs, for the Sunday school, prayer meeting, and the social circle #83

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Author: Knowles Shaw

Knowles Shaw (1834-1878), a name familiar in many western households--was born near New London, in Morgan Township, Ohio, on the 13th of October, 1834. His mother's maiden name was Huldah Griffin, and by both of his parents he was of Scottish extraction. His early life was spent in Rush County, Indiana, where he first began to play the violin, furnishing the music for many a dance. While the ball was going on he was converted, ceasing to play in the middle of the piece he was performing. Very soon thereafter he entered the ministry of the Christian Church. On the 11th of January, 1855, he married Miss Martha Finley. Most of his time after entering the ministry was spent in the West and South, and on account of his wonderful vocal powers he… Go to person page >

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First Line:	Like David with Saul who had sought for his life
Title:	Overcome Evil With Good
Author:	Knowles Shaw
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Overcome evil with good
Copyright:	Public Domain