Wednesday, February 15, 2006

Beloved It Is Well

"Beloved, 'It Is Well!'"   <--click to hear
by George W. Doane, 1799-1859

 

1. Beloved, "It is well!"
God's ways are always right,
And perfect love is o'er them all
Though far above our sight.

2. Beloved, "It is well!"
Though deep and sore the smart,
The hand that woudnds knows how to bind
And heal the broken heart.

3. Beloved, "It is well!"
Though sorrow clouds our way,
'Twill only make the joy more dear
That ushers in the day.

4. Beloved, "It is well!"
The path that Jesus trod,
Though rough and strait and dark it be,
Leads home to heaven and God.

many many thanks to The Lutheran Hymnal Online Click below to go to their website.

Hymn #519    
The Lutheran Hymnal
Text: Rom. 11:33
Author: George W. Doane, 1833
Composer: Ralph Harrison, c. 1784
Tune: "Cambridge"

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