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God Knows What Is Best

Author: Rev. G. P. Hott Hymnal: Crowning Day No. 3 #36 (1898) First Line: ‘Tis hard to bear the heavy load Refrain First Line: He knows, He knows just what is best Lyrics: 1 ‘Tis hard to bear the heavy load, To walk alone the dreary road, Whil’st others reap the grain we sowed, But God knows what is best. Refrain: He knows, He knows just what is best, I tell Him all my heart’s unrest, While to His bosom fondly pressed, For God knows what is best. 2 The vanities of earth I sought, Its pleasures to my heart I brought, But all my spirit sadly taught That God knows what is best. [Refrain] 3 My heart would quit the toilsome way, Nor with the earthly longer stay. I long to bask in endless day; But God knows what is best. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [‘Tis hard to bear the heavy load]
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God Knows What is Best

Author: Rev. G. P. Hott Hymnal: The Sacred Hymnal #157 (1899) First Line: 'Tis hard to bear the heavy load Refrain First Line: He knows, He knows just what is best Languages: English Tune Title: ['Tis hard to bear the heavy load]
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God Knows What is Best

Author: Rev. G. P. Hott Hymnal: Church and Sunday School Hymnal with Supplement #322 (1902) First Line: 'Tis hard to bear the heavy load Refrain First Line: He knows, He knows just what is best Languages: English Tune Title: ['Tis hard to bear the heavy load]
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