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Trust and Obey

Adventist Hymns – Public Domain: —
Author: John H. Sammis (1846–1919)
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Verse 1

When we walk with the Lord In the light of his word, What a glory he sheds on our way! While we do his good will, He abides with us still, And with all who will trust and obey. Trust and obey, For there's no other way To be happy in Jesus, But to trust and obey.

Verse 2

Not a shadow can rise, Not a cloud in the skies, But his smile quickly drives it away; Not a doubt or a fear, Not a sigh or a tear, Can abide while we trust and obey. Trust and obey, For there's no other way To be happy in Jesus, But to trust and obey.

Verse 3

Not a burden we bear, Not a sorrow we share, But our toil he doth richly repay; Not a grief or a loss, Not a frown or a cross, But is blest if we trust and obey. Trust and obey, For there's no other way To be happy in Jesus, But to trust and obey.

Verse 4

But we never can prove The delights of his love Until all on the altar we lay; For the favor he shows, And the joy he bestows, Are for them who will trust and obey. Trust and obey, For there's no other way To be happy in Jesus, But to trust and obey.

Public Domain Information

Text: Public Domain
Tune: Not verified (melody not provided)
Source: Hymns and Tunes no. 405 (as transcribed on adventhymnals.org) — Administrator upload
Verified: November 1, 2026

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Text Rights: Public Domain Words by John H. Sammis (1846-1919), printed in "Hymns and Tunes" no. 405 (https://www.adventhymnals.org/hymns-and-tunes-1886/hymn-405-trust-and-obey/). Lyricist printed in the transcription ("John Sammis") and original author named in the Himnario Adventista 2009 credit for hymn 488 agree; the author died in 1919 (public domain: more than 70 years after death and before 1929 in the US). Transcription retrieved 2026-11-01. Not yet proofread against a scan.
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