Scripture Verse

Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you. 1 John 3:13

Introduction

Words: Flor­ence El­rod-Nor­ris, in New Songs of Praise, by Al­fred E. Hel­ton et al. (Le­noir, North Ca­ro­li­na: Teach­ers’ Mu­sic Pub­lish­ing, 1913), num­ber 112.

Music: G. A. Box (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know Box’s full name, or where to get a good pho­to of him or El­rod-Nor­ris,

Lyrics

Marvel not when friends forsake you,
For the world is ever vain;
Only seeking sinful pleasures
And the joys of earthly gain.

Refrain

Marvel not whate’er befall you,
Trust the Sav­ior all the way,
For one day He’ll bear you safely
To the realms of brightest day.

Marvel not, oh! unbeliever,
If your way is rough and bare;
Marvel not, for without Je­sus,
You no holy joys shall share.

Refrain

Marvel not that Satan’s power
Can allure a soul to strife;
Keep your own heart fixed on Je­sus,
And you’ll win eter­nal life.

Refrain