New Songs for Service ‎#141

141. Only Shadows

1 There are shadows of sorrow that darken life’s way,
They are only shadows,
But behind the dark shadows shines love’s kindly ray,
They are only shadows.

Refrain:
Do not doubt, do not fear,
When the shadows appear,
Just remember that dark lonely shadows
Cannot hide God’s dear face
If we trust in His grace,
They are only shadows.

2 There are shadows of fear bringing tho’ts that dismay,
They are only shadows,
If we walk in His love they will all pass away,
They are only shadows. [Refrain]

3 There are shadows of doubt that steal into our mind,
They are only shadows,
If we look to the cross blest assurance we find,
They are only shadows. [Refrain]

4 There are shadows of death that are black with despair,
They are only shadows,
For Christ Jesus, the Light of the world, will be there,
They are only shadows. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: There are shadows of sorrow that darken life's way
• Title: Only Shadows
• Author: A. H. A.
• Refrain First Line: Do not doubt, do not fear
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1929
• Topic: Hope
• Copyright: 1928 by Homer A. Rodeheaver
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [There are shadows of sorrow that darken life's way]
• Composer: A. H. Ackley
• Copyright: 1928 by Homer A. Rodeheaver
• Notes: Now Public Domain.