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O how well do I remember how I doubted day by day

Author: Homer L. Cox
Tune: [O how well do I remember how I doubted day by day]
Published in 29 hymnals

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1 O how well do I remember how I doubted day by day,
For I did not know for certain that my sins were washed away;
When the Spirit tried to tell me, I would not the truth receive.
I endeavored to be happy, and to make myself believe.

Refrain:
But it’s real, it’s real,
O I know it’s real;
Praise God, the doubts are settled,
For I know, I know it’s real.
But it’s real, it’s real,
O I know it’s real;
Praise God, the doubts are settled,
For I know, I know it’s real.

2 When the truth came close and searching, all my joy would disappear.
For I did not have the witness of the Spirit bright and clear;
If at times the coming judgment would appear before my mind,
O it made me so uneasy, for God’s smile I could not find. [Refrain]

3 But at last I tired of living such a life of fear and doubt.
For I wanted God to give me something I would know about;
So the truth would make me happy, and the light would clearly shine,
And the Spirit gave assurance that I’m His and He is mine. [Refrain]

4 So I prayed to God in earnest, and not caring what folks said.
I was hungry for the blessing; my poor soul it must be fed;
When at last by faith I touched Him, and, like sparks from smitten steel,
Just so quick salvation reached me; O bless God, I know it’s real! [Refrain]

Source: Total Praise: songs and other worship resources for every generation #419

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Author: Homer L. Cox

Homer L. Cox (1879-1930) was a turn of the 20th century Quaker/Friends Church preacher. He covered most of the Midwest and a lot of the western United States. His ministry and writings were significant enough to merit a biography shortly after his death. Homer L. Cox: The Man and His Messages, was published by the Cleveland Bible Institute, © 1930. Cox was typical of a lot of “colorful” preachers and evangelists of that era, such as D.L. Moody and Billy Sunday. He once said that he, “Expressed gratitude for a friend receiving the Holy Ghost’s ‘embalming fluid’ from the great Undertaker in the skies.” As corny as that statement was Cox redeemed himself in 1907 with the words and music of this great testimony. Although th… Go to person page >

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First Line:	O how well do I remember how I doubted day by day
Title:	It's Real
Author:	Homer L. Cox
Meter:	15.15.15.15 with refrain
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	But it's real, it's real
Publication Date:	1907
Copyright:	Public Domain