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Text:When I Can Read My Title Clear (I'm Goin' to Trust in the Lord)
Author (stanzas):Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
Tune:TRUST IN THE LORD
Arranger:E. D. Deas, d. 1944

483. When I Can Read My Title Clear (I'm Goin' to Trust in the Lord)

1 When I can read my title clear
To mansions in the skies,
I'll bid farewell to every fear,
And wipe my weeping eyes.

Refrain:
I'm goin' to trust in the Lord,
I'm goin' to trust in the Lord,
I'm goin' to trust in the Lord till I die:
I'm goin' to trust in the Lord,
I'm goin' to trust in the Lord,
I'm goin' to trust in the Lord till I die.

2 Should earth against my soul engage,
And fiery darts be hurled,
Then I can smile at Satan's rage,
And face a frowning world. [Refrain]

3 Let cares like a wild deluge come,
Let storms of sorrow fall!
May I but safely reach my home:
My God, my heaven my all. [Refrain]

4 There shall I bathe my weary soul
In seas of heavenly rest,
And not a wave of trouble roll
Across my peaceful breast. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: When I can read my title clear
Title: When I Can Read My Title Clear (I'm Goin' to Trust in the Lord)
Author (stanzas): Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
Refrain First Line: I'm goin' to trust in the Lord
Meter: CM with Refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2011
Scripture:
Topic: The Christian Life: Death and Life Eternal; Ascription; Everlasting Life (1 more...)
Source: Refrain: Traditional
Tune Information
Name: TRUST IN THE LORD
Arranger: E. D. Deas, d. 1944
Meter: CM with Refrain
Key: G Major or modal
Source: Traditional



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