Trust & Obey

from Climbing Higher by David Krienke

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I decided to record this song, after noticing the rebellious attitude of much of the modern Church, whenever obedience is discussed. God DOES still require obedience from His children - "For I am the Lord, I do not change." ~ Malachi 3:6
In 1887, the title expression was used in a testimony meeting, following an evangelistic crusade in Brockton, Massachusetts, by Dwight L. Moody. A young man stood to speak, and it soon became clear he knew little Christian doctrine. But he finished by saying, “I’m not quite sure—but I’m going to trust, and I’m going to obey.” Daniel Towner, who was in the meeting, jotted down the words, and gave them to John Sammis, who developed the lyrics from them.

lyrics

When we walk with the Lord, in the Light of His Word,
What a glory He sheds on our way.
While we do His good will, He abides with us still –
And with all, who will trust and obey.

Refrain
Trust and obey, for there’s no other way
To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.

But we never can prove, the delights of His Love,
Until all on the altar we lay.
For the favor He shows, and the joy He bestows,
Are for them who will trust and obey.

~~~Refrain~~~

Then in fellowship sweet, we will sit at His feet,
Or we’ll walk by His side, in the Way.
What He says, we will do; where He sends, we will go.
Never fear, only trust and obey.

~~~Refrain~~~

credits

from Climbing Higher, released October 15, 2011
Public Domain
words by John H. Sammis & music by Daniel B. Towner

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David Krienke Elkhart, Indiana

Born into a family of Gospel singers & musicians in South Bend, Indiana, David began singing & playing the piano as a small child.
In the 1970's, his musical style was shaped by the acoustic rock artists of the time - and in the 1980's David played the local nightclub circuit as keyboardist/singer with the band Justus.
But God comes in places unlooked for - unexpectedly. ... more