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O the Joy to Feel and Know

Representative Text

1 O the joy to feel and know,
Eyes divine are heeding;
Sweetest blessings to bestow,
When His help I’m needing.

Refrain:
O the joy to feel Him near,
True and constant ever;
What have I to doubt or fear?
Jesus fails me never.

2 O the love that saves and keeps
Wayward souls from falling;
O the love that never sleeps,
Hears His children calling. [Refrain]

3 O the hope I feel today,
O the peace of knowing;
He will lead me all the way,
For I’m homeward going. [Refrain]

Source: Hymns for Today: for Sunday Schools, Young People's Societies, The Church, The Home, Community Welfare Associations, and Patriotic Meetings #207

Author: Eleanor Allen Schroll

Born: 1878, New­port, Ken­tucky. Died: Jan­u­a­ry 8, 1966, Day­to­na Beach, Flor­i­da. Buried: South­gate, Ken­tucky. Lyrics-- Beautiful Gar­den of Pray­er, The He Lives --www.hymntime.com/bio  Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: O the joy to feel and know
Title: O the Joy to Feel and Know
Author: Eleanor Allen Schroll
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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A Hymnal for Joyous Youth #177

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Hymns for Today #207

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