Have Faith In God lyrics
Verse 1
Have faith in God when your pathway is lonely,
He sees and knows all the way you have trod;
Never alone are the least of His children;
Have faith in God, have faith in God.
Chorus
Have faith in God, He’s on His throne;
Have faith in God, He watches o’er His own;
He cannot fail, He must prevail;
Have faith in God, have faith in God.
Verse 2
Have faith in God when your prayers are unanswered,
Your earnest plea He will never forget;
Wait on the Lord, trust His Word and be patient,
Have faith in God, He’ll answer yet.
Chorus
Have faith in God, He’s on His throne;
Have faith in God, He watches o’er His own;
He cannot fail, He must prevail;
Have faith in God, have faith in God.
Verse 3
Have faith in God in your pain and your sorrow,
His heart is touched with your grief and despair;
Cast all your cares and your burdens upon Him,
And leave them there, oh, leave them there.
Chorus
Have faith in God, He’s on His throne;
Have faith in God, He watches o’er His own;
He cannot fail, He must prevail;
Have faith in God, have faith in God.
Verse 4
Have faith in God though all else fail about you;
Have faith in God, He provides for His own;
He cannot fail though all kingdoms shall perish,
He rules, He reigns upon His throne.
Chorus
Have faith in God, He’s on His throne;
Have faith in God, He watches o’er His own;
He cannot fail, He must prevail;
Have faith in God, have faith in God.
Hymn Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Have Faith in God |
| Author / Lyricist | Fanny J. Crosby (1820–1915) |
| Composer / Tune | William J. Kirkpatrick (1838–1921) |
| Date Written / Published | Late 19th century |
| Historical Context | Written during the post-Civil War American gospel revival, encouraging personal trust in God. |
| Theme / Message | Trusting God through trials and life’s challenges. |
| Notable Features | Simple, memorable refrain suited for Sunday schools and congregational singing. |
| Cultural / Religious Impact | Widely sung in Sunday schools, revival meetings, and gospel services. |
| Source / Scholarship | Fanny J. Crosby: Her Life and Hymns – Edith Blumhofer; American Hymns Old and New – Harry Eskew |
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