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I Could Not Understand

I could not understand

Author: Ada A. Whiddington
Tune: ORIENT (Boys)
Published in 1 hymnal

Audio files: MIDI

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1 I could not understand
The trials on life’s road;
I thought the way was smooth
which led me up to God.

2 I used to feel distrest
At tempests I could see,
And wondered why the Lord
Should let them blow on me.

3 I sang my song of joy
When ev’rything was bright,
but no one heard my song
When day was turned to night.

4 Now everything is changed—
In all my Lord I see;
So I can sweetly rest
In what He plans for me.

5 Now I can sing my song,
Whatever ill betide;
My work is but to trust
His—just to keep and guide.


Source: Hymns of Consecration and Faith #319

Author: Ada A. Whiddington

Ada Anne Fitzgerald Whiddington Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: I could not understand
Title: I Could Not Understand
Author: Ada A. Whiddington
Language: English
Publication Date: 1902
Copyright: This text is in the public domain in the United States because it was published before 1929.

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Hymns of Consecration and Faith #319

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