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Hymn: Yes he knows the way is dreary (FL)

Hymnal: New Christian Hymn and Tune Book

Date: 1882

Compiler: Fillmore Brothers

Publisher/Printer: Fillmore Brothers

First Line: Yes he knows the way is dreary

Topic: Christian/Members of Christ

Writer: F Havergal

Composer: Thomas Hastings

Meter: 8s and 7s double

Tune: Robinson

Hymn Number: 652

Page Number: 260, click to see hymnal pages

Lyics

YES, he knows the way is dreary,

Knows the weakness of our frame,

Knows that hand and heart are weary;

He in all points felt the same.

Look to him, and faith shall brighten,

Hope shall soar, and love shall burn,

Peace once more thy heart shall brighten;

Rise: he calleth thee: return.