In shady green pastures, so rich and so sweet,
God leads His dear children along;
Where the water's cool flow bathes the weary ones' feet,
God leads His dear children along.
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Some through the water, some through the flood,
Some through the fire, but all through the 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 the darkest of night,
God leads His dear children along.
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Though sorrows befall us and evils oppose,
God leads His dear children along;
Through grace we can conquer, defeat all our foes,
God leads His dear children along.
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Away from the mire, and away from the clay,
God leads His dear children along;
Away up in glory, eternity’s day,
God leads His dear children along
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