In shady green pastures, so rich and so sweet,

God leads His dear children along;

Where the water’s cool flow bathes

The weary one’s feet,

God leads His dear children along.

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Some through the waters, some through the flood,

Some through the fire, but all through His blood;

Some through great sorrow, but God gives a song;

In the night season and all the day long.

Sometimes on the mount

Where the sun shines so bright,

God leads His dear children along;

Sometimes in the valley in darkest night,

God leads His dear children along.

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Though trials may befall us, our sorrows He knows,

God leads His dear children along;

He cares for His saved ones, all those whom He chose,

God leads His dear children along.

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Away from the mire, away from the clay,

God leads His dear children along;

To Heaven’s bright glory, eternity’s day,

God leads His dear children along.

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