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Through all the changing scenes of life,
In trouble and in joy,
The praises of my God shall still
My heart and tongue employ.
In trouble and in joy,
The praises of my God shall still
My heart and tongue employ.
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Oh, magnify the Lord with me,
With me exalt His name;
When in distress to Him I called,
He to my rescue came.
With me exalt His name;
When in distress to Him I called,
He to my rescue came.
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The hosts of God encamp around
The dwellings of the just;
Deliverance He affords to all
Who on His succor trust.
The dwellings of the just;
Deliverance He affords to all
Who on His succor trust.
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Oh, make but trial of His love,
Experience will decide
How blest they are, and only they,
Who in His truth confide.
Experience will decide
How blest they are, and only they,
Who in His truth confide.
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Fear Him, ye saints, and you will then
Have nothing else to fear;
Make you His service your delight,
Your wants shall be His care.
Have nothing else to fear;
Make you His service your delight,
Your wants shall be His care.
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Kumasi, Kwadaso, Ghana
This hymn brings joy to my heart anytime I sing, read the words or listen to it. It's really an inspirational hymn. I love it.
Kwabenya, Accra, Ghana
An inspiring hymn. The words in it gave me all the assurance I needed when things became very difficult for me some years ago. Now I look back and I sing it with so much joy. Brethren please listen and focus on the words and you will hear the voice of the LORD speaking to you. Will forever remain one of my best hymns.
Accra, Legon, Ghana
I once overlooked this song as we sang it almost every time whether at church or at rehearsal, until I was called to do an exposition of Psalm 34, that was when I came to appreciate the words of the song. The words are deep and make us understand that in all our circumstances - whether in joy or pain, we have to praise our Maker. The hosts of God will still dwell with us as we are just and we obey Him. In all situations, He is with us and as we obey Him and delight in His service, our wants will surely be His cares. What a blessed assurance!!
Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom
This was a song I loved and cherished so much years back when I was a Methodist. Unfortunately I forgot this song because it's uncommon to hear it in Pentecostal churches where I am now. I received bad text mesage this morning and while narrating and expressing my pain to a friend, the song quickly dropped into my spirit. I began singing it on the phone and cut the conversation. After searching and going through all the verses of the song, I was relieved and comforted. I've now typed all the verses unto my iPad and will carry it with me.
Lagos, Nigeria
Love this song so much. It reassures me of God being there for me always.
Bibiani, Bibiani W/R, Ghana
Am always filled with peace and joy whenever I sing irrespective listen to this song. I was healed through this song when I had a broken heart. this is one of the most finest song I ve come across.
San Francisco, California, United States
As a young Ghanaian traveler and a Methodist, my mom made me understood these words of Charles Wesley's hymn. Mom explained that it a song I can sing at all times and the presence of the Lord will never depart from me.
Tears fill my eyes anytime I sing this hymn (whether Happy or Sad) and they flow in abundance on hitting the second Stanza:
Oh, magnify the Lord with me,
With me exalt His name;
When in distress to Him I called,
He to my rescue came.
I love the hymn.
Bx, NY, United States
The words in this song is very uplifting help to restore hope and comfort to a broken heart. The Lord is always available.
Bridgetown, Barbados
A brilliant hymn of praise, God's love and security, and the truth that life - like God - is wonderfully dynamic!
Brampton, ON, Canada
I attended a presbytarian secondary school in Ghana. This hymn was my favourite then.