Advent Hymnals

783. LEAVE THE REST TO GOD

Christ in Song,

1.
He who seeks the truth, and trembles
At the dangers he must brave,
Merits not the name of Freeman;
He at best is but a slave.

2.
Be thou like the noble ancients:
Scorn the threat that bids thee fear;
Speak!  no matter what betide thee;
Let them strike, but let them hear.

3.
Be thou like the first apostles,
Be thou like heroic Paul;
If a free thought seeks expression,
Speak it boldly!  speak it all!

4.
Fearlessly face thine accusers!
Scorn the prison, rack, or rod!
If thou hast a truth to utter,
Speak, and leave the rest to God.
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    Title Leave the Rest to God
    Key C Major
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    First Line He who seeks the truth, and trembles
    Author undefined
    Year 1908
    Composer Edwin Barnes
    Hymnal -
    Tune SHIRLEY
    Metrical pattern
    # Stanzas
    Chorus
    Chorus Type
    Subjects Living His Life: Loyalty to Christ
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    Scripture Song