African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#391

391. In Shady Green Pastures (God Leads His Dear Children Along)

1 In shady green pastures, so rich and so sweet,
God leads His dear children along;
Where the water’s cool flow bathes the weary one’s feet,
God leads His dear children along.

Refrain:
Some through the waters, some through the flood,
Some through the fire, but all through the blood;
Some through great sorrow, but God gives a song,
In the night season and all the day long.

2 Sometimes on the mount where the sun shines so bright,
God leads His dear children along;
Sometimes in the valley, in darkest of night,
God leads His dear children along. [Refrain]

3 Though sorrows befall us and Satan oppose,
God leads His dear children along;
Through grace we can conquer, defeat all our foes,
God leads His dear children along. [Refrain]

4 Away from the mire and away from the clay,
God leads His dear children along;
Away up in glory, eternity’s day,
God leads His dear children along. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: In shady green pastures, so rich and so sweet
• Title: In Shady Green Pastures (God Leads His Dear Children Along)
• Author: G. A. Young
• Refrain First Line: Some through the waters, some through the flood
• Meter: 11.8.11.8. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Matthew 8:19
  ;
  Mark 8:34
• Topic: The Christian Life: Struggle and Guidance; Assurance; Faith; God: Guidance; Trials

Tune Information

• Name: GOD LEADS
• Composer: G. A. Young
• Meter: 11.8.11.8. with Refrain
• Key: D♭ Major