Those Who Trust God Fully (Trust Rewarded)

Those Who Trust God Fully (Trust Rewarded)
original hymn title: “Keiner wird zu Schanden”
lyrics by Gustav Friedrich Ludwig Knak
translated from the German by Frank P. Nickel

Psalm 25:3 "Let none that wait on thee be ashamed."

Those who trust God fully cannot know disgrace.
Shall I be the first, then, such an end to face?
No, the thought is vain and groundless, oh, my faithful Lord.
Countless galaxies may vanish; never shall Thy word!

'Tis Thy blessed promise, “Ask, ye shall receive;
seek and ye shall find.” Our need God will relieve.
Those who knock consistently, God will not ignore.
Through Him, walls foreboding yield an open door.

Lord, by faith I’ll venture on at Thy command;
cares of mine and others, Thou dost understand.
All my heartaches, deep frustrations, all those chafing fears,
to Thy heart I’ll bear them; Thou dost count my tears.

Merciful and Mighty, dearest Friend to me;
my soul’s star and sunshine, cheering constantly.
Midnight gloom or through death’s vale, contented still I am.
Soon I’m joining in the marriage banquet of the Lamb!

fpn/1975


Published as poem #37 in Contemporary Psalms, available as sheet music, contact Joyce.
Photo Credit: Joyce Rempel

A Bible for Show

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To buy a Bible principally
for show is so absurd,
when tens of thousands have not owned
one portion of God's word.

The Bible is a blessed book—
the source of vital food;
it stills the hunger of the soul
for righteousness and God.

It's not the cost that gives it worth
nor exquisite design,
but knowing Him, the Christ revealed
so you can say, "He's mine!"

It's so important that we read
and meditate each day,
so we can share with other folks
its worth at work and play.

For this we need a handy size
which we can carry 'round,
and keep within our easy reach
to learn its truth profound.

How sad a sight it is to see
in this world of great need,
a Bible on the center piece
which no one stops to read.

Some may object before the Judge
"Oh, God, we never knew!"
when all the while they had the book
which tells just what to do!

Far less severe—the pagan's plight,
who does not own nor know
A single Bible book, than him
who purchased one for show.

fpn/undated

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