The Morning Star ‎#83

83. Overcome evil with good

1 Like David with Saul, who had sought for his life,
Let us overcome evil with good;
Would we conquer our foes 'mid the din and the strife,
We must overcome evil with good.

Chorus:
Overcome evil with good, brother;
Overcome evil with good;
'Tis human to err; divine to forgive;
Then overcome evil with good.

2 When our hearts are oppressed by a wrong that was done,
Let us overcome evil with good;
If we're injured, insulted, oh! quickly we'll run,
And overcome evil with good. [Chorus]

3 If deserted by friends or surrounded by foes,
Let us overcome evil with good;
And trust for our strength in the Savior who knows
How to overcome evil with good. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Like David with Saul, who had sought for his life
• Title: Overcome evil with good
• Author: K. Shaw
• Refrain First Line: Overcome evil with good, brother
• Publication Date: 1877
• Scripture:
  Romans 12:17

Tune Information

• Name: [Like David with Saul, who had sought for his life]
• Composer: Knowles Shaw
• Key: F Major or modal