Life's troubles round you seem to rise.
And many foes mount to the skies
The temptor comes at you with lies,
Trust in God, trust in God!
When battle rages long and sore.
And faithful friends are found no more,
The world does pull you and allure;
Trust in God, trust in God!
When spirit feels to drift asleep,
When flesh desires all things to keep,
And all life's woes you now do reap;
Trust in God, trust in God!
When faith is down, so low and weak,
Your drive is faint, beat down and meek,
And all is gone, although you seek;
Trust in God, trust in God!
When trust in God is full and clear,
Then He will draw Himself so near,
And bow to whisper in your ear,
"Trust in me;— I'll trust you, too."
Jeremiah Stump lives near Denver, PA with his parents Dean and Vera Stump and his six siblings. Concerning the birth of this song (which was originally written as a poem, but was set to music with some minor changes to the wording), Jeremiah writes:
At the time, our church was going through some difficulties, and I was feeling caught in the midst of it, often feeling confused by the different opinions and ideas. Although discouraged, these words came out, as I knew I could fall back on an all-knowing, unfailing Father, and fully trust in God.
Yes, God’s people keep singing in the middle of their trials!
