Living Hymns ‎#146

146. Only Believe

1 Oh, why should we wrestle with fears
And doubts, which the Spirit must grieve?
And why should we languish in sorrow and tears,
When there’s nothing to do but believe.

Chorus:
Believe, believe,
Only on Jesus believe;
Salvation is waiting for you and for me,
There is nothing to do but believe.

2 His word is assurance complete;
Thy sins and thine idols now leave;
Come, pleading his promise, and fall at his feet,
Then you’ve nothing to do but believe. [Chorus]

3 How easy the terms of his grace:
‘Tis only to ask and receive;
The seal of his favor, the smile of his face,
Are for those who will only believe. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, why should we wrestle with fears
• Title: Only Believe
• Author: Emma M. Johnston
• Refrain First Line: Believe, believe
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Scripture:
  Mark 5:36

Tune Information

• Name: [Oh, why should we wrestle with fears]
• Composer: Wm. J. Kirkpatrick
• Key: A Major