Standard (EADGBE)
In shady, green pastures, so rich and so sweet,
God leads His dear children a--long;
Where the water's cool flow bathes the weary one's feet,
God leads His dear children a--long.
(Refrain)
Some through the waters, 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.
Verse 2
Sometimes on the mount where the sun shines so bright,
God leads His dear children a--long;
Sometimes in the valley, in darkest of night,
God leads His dear children a--long.
Verse 3
Though sorrows befall us and e-vils oppose,
God leads His dear children along;
Through grace we can conquer, defeat all our foes,
God leads His dear children along.
Verse 4
A-way from the mire, and a--way from the clay,
God leads His dear children along;
A-way up in glo-ry, e-ter-nity's day,
God leads His dear children along.