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My Father Planned It All

What though the way be lonely

Author: Harriett H. Pierson
Tune: [What though the way be lonely] (Gabriel)
Published in 16 hymnals

Printable scores: PDF, Noteworthy Composer
Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 What tho’ the way be lonely,
And dark the shadows fall;
I know where’er it leadeth,
My Father planned it all.

Refrain:
I sing thro’ the shade and sunshine,
And trust Him whate’er befall;
His way is best—it leads to rest;
My Father planned it all.

2 The sun may shine tomorrow,
The shadows break and flee;
‘Twill be the way He chooses,—
The Father’s plan for me. [Refrain]

3 He guides my halting footsteps
Along the weary way,
For well He knows the pathway
Will lead to endless day. [Refrain]

4 A day of light and gladness
On which no shade will fall;
‘Tis this at last awaits me—
My Father planned it all. [Refrain]


Source: Christian Gospel Hymns: for church, Sunday school, and evangelistic meetings: contains the cream of all the old songs, and the very best of all the new #48

Author: Harriett H. Pierson

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Text Information

First Line: What though the way be lonely
Title: My Father Planned It All
Author: Harriett H. Pierson
Language: English
Refrain First Line: I sing through shade and sunshine
Copyright: Public Domain

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Rejoice Hymns #145

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The Cyber Hymnal #12018

Include 14 pre-1979 instances
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