Scripture Verse

O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good, because His mercy endureth forever. Psalm 118:1

Introduction

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Harvest Time
Alfred A. Glendening
1861–1907

Words & Mu­sic: Ira E. Hicks, in The Re­vi­val No. 4 (At­lan­ta, Geor­gia: Char­lie D. Till­man, 1903), num­ber 121 (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you have ac­cess to a good pho­to of Hicks (head-and-shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

Lyrics

Give thanks to God, for He is good,
His mercy ever doth endure;
Let all of Israel now say
His mercy evermore is sure.

Refrain

It is better to trust in the Lord,
It is better to trust in the Lord,
It is better to trust in the Lord,
Than to put your confidence in man.

Let now the house of Aaron say
His mercy ever doth endure;
Let them that fear the Lord now say
His mercy ever doth endure.

Refrain

In my distress I called on God;
Jehovah heard my earnest prayer;
And since the Lord is on my side,
What man can do I will not fear.

Refrain