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Trust and Obey

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When we walk with the Lord

Author: John H. Sammis (1887)Tune: TRUST AND OBEYSongs of ResponsePublished in 526 hymnalsPrintable scores: PDFPlayable presentation: Lyrics only, lyrics + musicAudio files: MIDI, Recording Song available on My.Hymnary Pair with other hymns

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1 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.

2 Not a burden we bear, not a sorrow we share, but our toil he doth richly repay; not a grief or a loss, not a frown or a cross, but is blest if we trust and obey. [Refrain]

3 But we never can prove the delights of his love until all on the altar we lay; for the favor he shows, for the joy he bestows, are for them who will trust and obey. [Refrain]

4 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]

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Author: John H. Sammis

John H. Sammis was born in Brooklyn. He moved to Logansport, Indiana when ye was 22, where he was converted to Christianity. He was active in the Y.M.C.A., serving as secretary for the Terre Haute Association and later becoming State Secretary. After this, he studied at Lane and McCormack seminaries and was ordained in the Presbyterian church at Glidden, Iowa. He also pastored churches in Indianapolis, Grand Haven, MI, Red Wing and St. Paul, Minn. In 1909 he became associated with the Los Angeles Bible Institute. He wrote more that 100 hymns. Dianne Shapiro, from "The Singers and Their Songs: sketches of living gospel hymn writers" by Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (Chicago: The Rodeheaver Company, 1916) Go to person page >^ top

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First Line:	When we walk with the Lord
Title:	Trust and Obey
Author:	John H. Sammis (1887)
Meter:	6.6.9 D with refrain
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Trust and obey, for there's no other way
Publication Date:	1887
Notes:	Spanish translation: See "Al andar con Jesús"; Swahili translation: See "Namwandama Bwana"
Copyright:	Public Domain
Liturgical Use:	Songs of Response

• Genesis 5:24 (hymns)
• Exodus 19:5 (hymns)
• Deuteronomy 11:26-28 (hymns)
• Deuteronomy 13:4 (hymns)
• 1 Samuel 15:22 (hymns)
• Job 13:15 (hymns)
• Psalm 25:14 (hymns)
• Psalm 37:3 (hymns)
• Psalm 55:22 (hymns)
• Psalm 84:11-12 (hymns)
• Psalm 119:105 (hymns)
• Proverbs 16:10 (hymns)
• Proverbs 16:20 (hymns)
• Proverbs 21:20 (hymns)
• Isaiah 2:5 (hymns)
• Isaiah 6:8 (hymns)
• Isaiah 12:2 (hymns)
• Matthew 5:3-11 (hymns)
• Matthew 10:42 (hymns)
• Matthew 11:28-30 (hymns)
• Matthew 16:24-25 (hymns)
• Luke 10:39 (hymns)
• Luke 11:28 (hymns)
• Luke 24:13-35 (hymns)
• John 2 (hymns)
• John 8:31 (hymns)
• John 14:1 (hymns)
• John 14:15-21 (hymns)
• John 14:23 (hymns)
• John 15:4-5 (hymns)
• John 15:10-14 (hymns)
• Romans 8:28 (hymns)
• Romans 12:1-2 (hymns)
• Romans 16:26 (hymns)
• 1 Corinthians 1:9 (hymns)
• Ephesians 4:1-16 (hymns)
• Ephesians 5:8 (hymns)
• Hebrews 5:9 (hymns)
• James 1:2-4 (hymns)
• James 2:17 (hymns)
• James 2:26 (hymns)
• 1 John 1:7 (hymns)
• 1 John 2:17 (hymns)
• 1 John 3:24 (hymns)
• 1 John 5:2-8 (hymns)

• Year B, Easter season, Second Sunday

Chinese

• 生命聖詩 - Hymns of Life, 1986 #287

English

• 112 Familiar Hymns and Gospel Songs #45
• 20th Century Gospel Songs #20
• 20th Century Gospel Songs: Youthspiration Packet Hymnal #28
• 50 Favorites #43
• A choice collection of popular songs with some standard hymns for young people's meetings (Silver and Gold No. 1) #d150
• A Junior's Praise #56
• A Teaching Hymnal: ecumenical and evangelical #176
• A. M. E. C. Hymnal #518
• Abiding Songs: A special collection of standard hymns and gospel songs, long-cherished and forever abiding. Designed to generate wholesome, worshipful services of song among all organizations of ... #143
• African American Heritage Hymnal #380
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Korean

• 찬송과 예배 = Chansong gwa yebae = Come, Let Us Worship: the Korean-English Presbyterian hymnal and service book #320

Spanish

• Santo, Santo, Santo: cantos para el pueblo de Dios = Holy, Holy, Holy: songs for the people of God #636

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Notes

Scripture References: st. 1 = 1 John 5:2-3, Prov.16:20 st. 2 = Ex. 19:5

Daniel B. Towner, composer of the tune, writes about the origins of this well-known gospel hymn:

Mr. Moody [Dwight L.] was conducting a series of meetings in Brockton, Massachusetts [presumably in 1886] and I had the pleasure of singing for him there. One night a young man rose in a testimony meeting and said, "I am not quite sure-but I am going to trust, and I am going to obey." I just jotted that sentence down, and sent it with the little story to the Rev. John H. Sammis, a Presbyterian minister. He wrote the hymn, and the tune was born. -Ira D. Sankey, The Story of the Gospel Hymns, 1906

John Henry Sammis (b. Brooklyn, NY, 1846; d. Los Angeles, CA, 1919) wrote the chorus lines first and then the five stanzas, after which Towner composed the tune. The hymn was published in Hymns Old and New (1887). Because of its use in the Dwight L. Moody and Ira D. Sankey crusades and its printing in Sankey hymnals, "When We Walk with the Lord" became widely known.

The refrain provides the text's theme: trust and obey the Lord (Prov. 16:20). The three stanzas develop this theme: we show our trust by walking with God in accord with his Word and with total commitment to his will for our lives.

Sammis was a successful businessman in Logansport, Indiana, and active as a Christian layman. His volunteer work for the YMCA eventually led to a change of career. He studied at McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, Illinois, graduated from Lane Theological Seminary, and was ordained in the Presbyterian Church in 1880. He served congregations in Glidden, Iowa; Indianapolis, Indiana; Grand Haven, Michigan; Red Wing, Minnesota; and Sullivan, Indiana. From 1909 until his death he was a teacher at the Bible Institute of Los Angeles.

Liturgical Use: With Scripture reading before or after the sermon; on various occasions of worship as a hymn of encouragement, commitment and dedication, and testimony.

--Psalter Hymnal Handbook, 1987

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Tune

TRUST AND OBEYOne of the sturdiest of the some two thousand tunes Daniel Brink Towner (b. Rome, PA, 1850; d. Longwood, MO, 1919) composed, TRUST AND OBEY is also among the most popular. It is cast in the verse-refrain form typical of gospel hymns. Sing in harmony throughout. Though the use of a fermata in the re…

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This hymn paints a picture of communion with God in which fear and gloom have disappeared, and delight and joy saturate one's existence. However, this attractive life is not free – the Christian must totally surrender control of his life to God, and commit to trusting obedience of God's wishes, as the final stanza says – “what He says we will do, where He sends we will go.” Jesus said, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:29-30 ESV).

Text:

This hymn was inspired by a story from one of Dwight L. Moody's evangelistic meetings, held in Brockton, Massachusetts, in the mid-1880's, where Daniel B. Towner heard a young man say “I am not quite sure – but I am going to trust, and I am going to obey.” Towner wrote down that sentence, and sent it, with the story about the young man, to a Presbyterian minister named John H. Sammis, who wrote the refrain and then the stanzas of this hymn (Ira Sankey, My Life and the Story of the Gospel Hymn, 1907, p. 326). It was published, along with Towner's tune, in Hymns Old and New in 1887.

This hymn is known either by the first line (“When we walk with the Lord”) or the phrase that ends every stanzas and begins and ends the refrain (“Trust and obey”). The first stanza speaks of the blessedness of following God. The second stanza (“Not a shadow”) assures us that God will remove all sorrow from our lives; this stanza is often omitted, as it is not a realistic picture of life this side of heaven. The third stanza (“Not a burden”) assures us that God will give us the strength to deal with the troubles that life brings, while the fourth (“But we never can prove”) warns us that total surrender is required in order to share God's promised blessings. The final stanza (“Then in fellowship sweet”) paints a picture of blissful communion with God as we live out a life of trusting obedience.

Tune:

Daniel B. Towner wrote the tune to fit the text, with which it was published in 1887, and for which it is named – TRUST AND OBEY. There are a few places where this tune is traditionally altered in some churches. One is singing the pairs of eighth notes in dotted rhythm. Another is the insertion of an extra measure at the last note of the first long phrase (the word “way” in the first stanza). The last is the placement of a fermata on the second syllable of “Jesus” in the refrain. For effective congregational leadership, it is a good idea to be aware of these variances, as newer members of a congregation may be familiar with a different way of singing the tune. TRUST AND OBEY should be sung at a brisk tempo with an upbeat accompaniment.

When/Why/How:

This hymn may be used as a hymn of response to testimony, prayer, or preaching at any time of year. It can be paired with another hymn on the same theme, such as “'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” or “Blessed Assurance.” It is also appropriate as a song of invitation prior to a testimony or sermon, especially as an instrumental setting. Possible instrumental ensembles include handbells, as in a creative arrangement of “Trust and Obey” featuring a variety of treatments for this classic tune, or a straightforward brass quartet arrangement of “Trust and Obey” featuring imitation and dynamic contrast.

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Piano/Organ To Trust in Jesus All Things Bright and Beautiful (Hymns, Spirituals and Gospel Songs for Solo Piano) All Things Bright and Beautiful (Hymns, Spirituals and Gospel Songs for Solo Piano) More Piano/Organ...
Choral TRUST AND OBEY A Closer Walk with Thee (Just a Closer Walk with Thee/Trust and Obey) A Closer Walk with Thee (Just a Closer Walk with Thee/Trust and Obey) More Choral...
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50 Favorites #43

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word Tune Title: [When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word] Author: John H. Sammis Date: 2013 50 Favorites #43

A Teaching Hymnal #176

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John H. Sammis, 1846-1919 Scripture: 1 John 1:7 Date: 2018 Subject: Trust and Guidance | A Teaching Hymnal #176

African American Heritage Hymnal #380

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John H. Sammis, 1846-1919 Meter: 66 9 D with refrain Scripture: Luke 11:28 Date: 2001 Subject: Bible--Word of God | ; Christian Pilgrimage | ; Fellowship | with God; Testimony, Witness and Evangelism | African American Heritage Hymnal #380

African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #377

Display Title: When We Walk with the Lord (Trust and Obey) First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John H. Sammis, 1846-1919 Meter: 669.D. with Refrain Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22; John 8:31 Date: 2011 Subject: The Christian Life | Struggle and Guidance; Trust | ; Walking with God | African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #377

Ambassador Hymnal #517

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John H. Sammis, 1846-1919 Meter: 669 669 w/refrain Date: 1994 Subject: Admonition | ; Assurance | ; Challenge | ; Church | ; Confession | ; Discipleship | ; Joy | ; Obedience | ; Pilgrimage | ; Testimony | ; Trust | Ambassador Hymnal #517

Baptist Hymnal 1991 #447

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John H. Sammis Meter: Irregular Scripture: Genesis 5:24 Date: 1991 Baptist Hymnal 1991 #447

Baptist Hymnal 2008 #500

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John H. Sammis Meter: Irregular meter Date: 2008 Subject: Declaration, Proclamation of Faith | Baptist Hymnal 2008 #500

Bible Truth Hymns #391

Display Title: Trust And Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: [When we walk with the Lord] Author: John H. Sammis Date: 2008 Subject: Admonition | ; Assurance | ; Baptism | ; Comfort | ; Zeal | Bible Truth Hymns #391

Celebrating Grace Hymnal #509

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John H. Sammis Meter: 6.6.9 D with refrain Date: 2010 Subject: Faith and Trust | ; Obedience | ; The Church at Worship | Commitment; Trust | Celebrating Grace Hymnal #509

Chalice Hymnal #556

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John H. Sammis Meter: 669D w. refrain Date: 1995 Subject: Assurance | ; Commitment | ; God's Church | Life of Discipleship: Trust and Assurance; Trust | Chalice Hymnal #556

Church Gospel Songs and Hymns #214

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: [When we walk with the Lord] Author: J. H. Sammis Date: 1983 Subject: Assurance and Trust | ; Baptism | ; Fellowship | ; Invitation | ; Obedience | Church Gospel Songs and Hymns #214

Church Hymnal, Fifth Edition #603

Display Title: When we walk with the Lord First Line: When we walk with the Lord Date: 2000 Church Hymnal, Fifth Edition #603

Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #741

Display Title: When we walk with the Lord First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John Henry Sammis, 1846-1919 Meter: 66 9 and Refrain Date: 2000 Subject: Faith, Trust and Commitment | ; Redemption and Salvation | ; The Pilgrim Community | ; Year C | Proper 4 Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #741

Complete Mission Praise #760

Display Title: When we walk with the Lord First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John Henry Sammis, 1846-1919 Meter: 66 9 D with refrain Date: 1999 Subject: Living the Christian Life | Commitment and Dedication to Service; Living the Christian Life | Faith and Trust in God; Songs Suitable for Children | Complete Mission Praise #760

Favorite Songs of the Church #702

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: [When we walk with the Lord] Author: J. H. Sammis Date: 2009 Favorite Songs of the Church #702

Favourite Hymns of the Church #594

Display Title: When We Walk With The Lord First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John H. Sammis Meter: Irregular Date: 1995 Favourite Hymns of the Church #594

Great Songs of the Church (Revised) #513

Display Title: When We Walk With the Lord First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John H. Sammis Scripture: John 8:31 Date: 1986 Subject: Christian Life | ; Confession | ; Devotion | ; Encouragement | ; Faith and Trust | ; Fellowship | ; Loyalty | ; Obedience | ; Service | ; Work | Great Songs of the Church (Revised) #513

Hymnal #544

Display Title: When we walk with the Lord First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John H. Sammis Date: 1992 Source: Hymns Old and New, 1887 Hymnal #544

Hymnal #13

Display Title: When we walk with the Lord First Line: When we walk with the Lord Date: 1993 Hymnal #13

Hymns and Psalms #687

Display Title: When we walk with the Lord First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John H. Sammis Date: 1983 Hymns and Psalms #687

Hymns for a Pilgrim People #368

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John H. Sammis, 1846-1919 Meter: 6.6.8 D with Refrain Scripture: Romans 16:26; 1 John 1:7 Date: 2007 Subject: Assurance | ; Baptism | ; Commitment | ; Discipleship | ; Hope | ; Joy | ; Obedience | Hymns for a Pilgrim People #368

Hymns for Praise and Worship #422

Display Title: When we walk with the Lord First Line: When we walk with the Lord Date: 1984 Subject: Christian Life, The | Faith and Assurance Hymns for Praise and Worship #422

Hymns for Worship #326

Display Title: Trust And Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: [When we walk with the Lord] Author: John H. Sammis Date: 1987 Hymns for Worship #326

Hymns of Dawn #275A

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Date: 1999 Hymns of Dawn #275A

Hymns of Faith #196

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word Tune Title: [When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word] Author: John H. Sammis Scripture: John 8:31; John 15:10; Romans 12:1-2 Date: 1980 Hymns of Faith #196

Hymns of Promise #90

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John H. Sammis, 1846-1919 Meter: 6.6.8.D.Ref. Date: 2015 Subject: Walking in Faith | Hymns of Promise #90

Hymns of the Christian Life #546

Display Title: Trust and obey, for there's no other way First Line: When we walk with the Lord In the light of his Word Author: J. H. Sammis Date: 1992 Hymns of the Christian Life #546

Hymns of the Church #793

Display Title: When We Walk With the Lord First Line: When we walk with the Lord Date: 2011 Subject: Obedience | Hymns of the Church #793

Hymns of the Restoration #371

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Date: 1987 Hymns of the Restoration #371

Hymns Old and New #553

Display Title: When we walk with the Lord First Line: When we walk with the Lord Meter: 66 9 Ref Date: 1996 Hymns Old and New #553

Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #565

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John H. Sammis, 1846-1919 Meter: 66 9 D with refrain Scripture: Exodus 19:5; Proverbs 16:20; Luke 10:39; Luke 11:28; Luke 24:13-35; John 15:10; 1 John 1:7; 1 John 5:2-3 Date: 2012 Subject: Burdens | ; Comfort | ; Commitment | ; Courage | ; Going Forth, Sending Forth | ; Journey, Pilgrimage | ; Light | ; Love of God for Us | ; Mission | ; Obedience | ; Presence of God | ; Sickness | ; Stewardship | ; Trust, Confidence | ; Word of God; Gospel | Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #565

Lift Every Voice and Sing II #205

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: [When we walk with the Lord] Author: J. H. Sammis Date: 1993 Subject: Hymns and Songs | Assurance Lift Every Voice and Sing II #205

Lift Up Your Hearts #327

Display Title: When We Walk with the Lord First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John H. Sammis Meter: 6.6.9 D refrain 4.6.7.6 Scripture: Exodus 19:5; 1 Samuel 15:22; Proverbs 16:20; 1 John 5:2-3 Date: 2013 Subject: Discipleship | ; Obedience to God's Will | ; Submission | ; Trust in God | ; Walk with God | Lift Up Your Hearts #327

New Songs of Inspiration (vol. one) #8

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: [When we walk with the Lord] Author: Rev. J. H. Sammis Date: 1984 New Songs of Inspiration (vol. one) #8

One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism #484

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John H. Sammis, 1846-1919 Meter: 66 9 D with refrain Scripture: Exodus 19:5; Proverbs 16:20; Luke 10:39; Luke 11:28; Luke 24:13-35; John 15:10; 1 John 1:7; 1 John 5:2-3 Date: 2018 Subject: Burdens | ; New Life in Jesus Christ | ; Obedience | ; Sorrow | ; The Gospel in the Christian Life | Faith, Trust, Love; Trust | ; Word of God | One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism #484

Our Great Redeemer's Praise #334

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John H. Sammis Meter: 66.9 D with Refrain Scripture: John 14:15-21; Ephesians 4:1-16; 1 John 5:3-8 Date: 2022 Subject: Sanctifying Grace | ; The Holy Spirit | The Spirit-led Life Our Great Redeemer's Praise #334

Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) #714

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: [When we walk with the Lord] Author: John H. Sammis Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22; Hebrews 5:9 Date: 1997 Subject: Baptism | ; Christians | Confidence & Trust; Christians | Obedience; Fellowship with God | ; Invitation | Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) #714

Praise! Our Songs and Hymns #320

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word Tune Title: [When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word] Author: John H. Sammis Date: 1979 Subject: Assurance and Trust | Praise! Our Songs and Hymns #320

Praise! psalms hymns and songs for Christian worship #853

Display Title: Trust and obey! First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John H Sammis 1846-1919 Meter: 6 6 9 D With Refrain Scripture: Isaiah 6:8; Isaiah 12:2; Luke 10:39; John 2:5; Romans 8:28; James 1:2-4; 1 John 3:24; 1 John 5:4 Date: 2013 Subject: The Christian Life | Commitment and Obedience; The Christian Life | Submission and Trust Praise! psalms hymns and songs for Christian worship #853

Precious Memories #67

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: [When we walk with the Lord] Author: J. H. Sammis Date: 1990 Precious Memories #67

Psalms Anthems Spiritual Songs for the Assemblies of Yahweh #38

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we're walking with Yah Author: J. H. Sammis Date: 1980 Psalms Anthems Spiritual Songs for the Assemblies of Yahweh #38

Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs #505

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: [When we walk with the Lord] Author: John H. Sammis Meter: 6.6.9.6.6.9. with chorus Date: 2012 Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs #505

Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #548

Display Title: When We Walk with the Lord First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John H. Sammis Meter: 669 D with refrain Scripture: Exodus 19:5; 1 John 5:2-3; 1 John 5:3 Date: 1987 Subject: Afflictions | ; Commitment & Dedication | ; Obedience | ; Songs for Children | Hymns; Trust in God | ; Walk with God | ; Word of God | Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #548

Redemption Hymnal #477

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John H Sammis Scripture: Proverbs 16:20 Date: 2015 Subject: The Christian Life | Trust and Obedience Redemption Hymnal #477

Rejoice Hymns #385

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John H. Sammis, 1846-1919 Meter: 6.6.9.6.6.9. with Refrain Date: 2011 Subject: Baptism | ; Confidence | ; Faith | ; Guidance | ; Obedience | ; Trust | Rejoice Hymns #385

Sacred Selections for the Church #644

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: [When we walk with the Lord] Author: J. H. Sammis Date: 1990 Sacred Selections for the Church #644

Sacred Songs of the Church #466

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: [When we walk with the Lord] Author: John H. Sammis, 1846-1919 Date: 2007 Sacred Songs of the Church #466

Santo, Santo, Santo #636

Display Title: When We Walk with the Lord (Para andar con Jesús) First Line: When we walk with the Lord (Para andar con Jesús) Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John H. Sammis, 1846-1919; Vicente Mendoza, 1875-1955 Meter: 66 9 D with refrain Scripture: Matthew 5:3-11; Luke 10:39; Luke 24:13-17; John 15:4-5; Ephesians 5:8; James 2:17 Date: 2019 Subject: Aflicción | ; Beatitudes | ; Bienaventuranzas | ; Burdens | ; Cargas | ; Confianza | ; Faith | ; Fe | ; Grief | ; Jesucristo | Vida en; Jesus Christ | Life In; Palabra de Dios | ; Trust | ; Word of God | Santo, Santo, Santo #636

Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal #590

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: J. H. Sammis (1846-1919) Meter: 6.6.9.6.6.9.Ref. Date: 1985 Subject: Christan Life | Obedience Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal #590

Sing Joyfully #469

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: [When we walk with the Lord] Author: John H. Sammis Date: 1989 Subject: Eternal Life | ; Obedience | ; Trust | Sing Joyfully #469

Sing With Me #218

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John H. Sammis Meter: 669 D with refrain Scripture: Proverbs 16:20; 1 John 5:2-3 Date: 2006 Subject: Grow | Our Walk with God Sing With Me #218

Small Church Music #131

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John H. Sammis Meter: 6.6.9.D with refrain Small Church Music #131

Songs for Life #213

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John H. Sammis Meter: 669 D with refrain Scripture: Proverbs 16:20; 1 John 5:2-3 Date: 1995 Subject: Living in God's World | Walking with God Songs for Life #213

Songs for Worship and Praise #853

Display Title: When we walk with the Lord First Line: When we walk with the Lord Date: 2010 Songs for Worship and Praise #853

Songs of Calvary #82

Display Title: Trust And Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Date: 2003 Songs of Calvary #82

Songs of Faith and Praise #915

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: J. H. Sammis Meter: 6.6.9.D w/REFRAIN Date: 1994 Songs of Faith and Praise #915

Songs of the Church #578

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: [When we walk with the Lord] Author: J. H. Sammis Date: 1990 Songs of the Church #578

Songs of the Kingdom #27

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word Date: 1988 Songs of the Kingdom #27

Songs of the Kingdom (3rd ed.) #427

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Date: 2015 Songs of the Kingdom (3rd ed.) #427

Songs #132a

Display Title: Trust And Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Author: J. H. Sammis Date: 1988 Subject: Classic Gospel and Spiritual Standards | Songs #132a

Soul-stirring Songs and Hymns (Rev. ed.) #325

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: [When we walk with the Lord] Author: John H. Sammis Date: 1989 Subject: Consecration | ; Faith and Trust | Soul-stirring Songs and Hymns (Rev. ed.) #325

Standard Songs Of The Church #12

Display Title: Trust And Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: [When we walk with the Lord] Author: J. H. Sammis Date: 2017 Standard Songs Of The Church #12

The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #443

Display Title: Trust And Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: Rev J. H. Sammis Meter: 6. 6. 9 D with Refrain Date: 1999 Subject: The Call to Service | The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #443

The Celebration Hymnal #571

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John H. Sammis Meter: 6.6.9.D. with Refrain Date: 1997 Subject: Assurance and Trust | ; Baptism | The Celebration Hymnal #571

The Christian Life Hymnal #504

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Date: 2006 The Christian Life Hymnal #504

The Covenant Hymnal #376

Display Title: When We Walk with Lord First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: James H. Sammis, 1846-1919 Meter: 6.6.9.D. with refrain Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22; John 14:1; John 14:23; James 2:26 Date: 1996 Subject: Discipleship | ; Following and Serving | ; Reconciliation | ; Set Apart for Holiness | ; Trust | The Covenant Hymnal #376

The Cyber Hymnal #6922

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word Tune Title: [When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word] Author: John Henry Sammis Source: Hymns Old and New (Chicago, Illinois: Fleming H. Revell Company, 1887) The Cyber Hymnal #6922

The Family Hymnal #29

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Date: 2012 The Family Hymnal #29

The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration #349

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John H. Sammis Meter: 6.6.9.D. with Refrain Date: 1986 Subject: Assurance | ; Baptism | ; Discipleship | ; Faith and Hope | ; Fellowship with Christ | ; Obedience | ; Trust | The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration #349

The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) #322

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John H. Sammis Date: 2001 Subject: Baptism | ; Discipleship | ; Fellowship with God | ; Stewardship | ; Trust | The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) #322

The Pentecostal Heritage Hymnal #138

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: [When we walk with the Lord] Author: John H. Sammis, 1846-1919 Date: 2022 The Pentecostal Heritage Hymnal #138

The Sing! Hymnal #456

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord in the light of his word Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John H. Sammis Meter: 669 D with refrain Scripture: Deuteronomy 13:4; Psalm 55:22; Psalm 84:11; Psalm 119:105; Matthew 10:42; Matthew 11:30; Matthew 16:24; Matthew 16:25; John 15:10; 1 Corinthians 1:9; 1 John 2:17 Date: 2025 Subject: Consecration | ; Discipleship | ; Obedience | ; Submission to God | ; Trust | The Sing! Hymnal #456

The Song Book of the Salvation Army #397

Display Title: Trust and obey, for there's no other way First Line: When we walk with the Lord Author: John Henry Sammis (1846-1919) Date: 1986 Subject: The gospel | Witness The Song Book of the Salvation Army #397

The United Methodist Hymnal #467

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John H. Sammis Meter: 669 D with Refrain Scripture: 1 John 1:7 Date: 1989 Subject: Commitment | ; Hope | ; Obedience | ; Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace | Prayer, Trust, Hope The United Methodist Hymnal #467

The United Methodist Hymnal Music Supplement #336

Display Title: [When we walk with the Lord] First Line: [When we walk with the Lord] Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Date: 1991 The United Methodist Hymnal Music Supplement #336

The Worshiping Church #523

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John H. Sammis Meter: 6.6.9.D.Ref. Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22; John 8:31; John 15:10-14; Romans 12:1-2; Ephesians 5:8; 1 John 1:7 Date: 1990 Subject: Burdens | ; Jesus Christ | Presence of; Obedience | ; Sorrow | ; Submission | ; Trust | ; Walking with God | The Worshiping Church #523

Timeless Truths #787

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word Tune Title: [When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word] Author: John H. Sammis Meter: 12.9.12.9 R Scripture: Psalm 84:11-12 Source: Anonymous/Unknown, The Blue Book (175); Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Trust_and_Obey) Timeless Truths #787

Total Praise #384

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John H. Sammis, 1846-1919 Meter: 66 9 D with refrain Scripture: Luke 11:28 Date: 2011 Subject: Burdens | ; Christian Pilgrimage | ; Comfort | ; Commitment and Submission | ; Discipleship | ; Fellowship with God | ; Obedience | ; Surrender | ; Testimony, Witness, Evangelism | ; Trust | Total Praise #384

Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #672

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John H. Sammis Meter: 6.6.9.D.ref. Scripture: Exodus 19:5 Date: 1990 Subject: The Christian Life | Trust in God Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #672

Voices Together #570

Display Title: When We Walk with the Lord First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John H. Sammis Meter: 6.6.9 D with refrain Scripture: Exodus 19:5; Proverbs 16:20; Matthew 11:28-30; John 15:10-11; 1 John 5:2-3 Date: 2020 Subject: Commitment | ; Discipleship | ; Faith | ; Joy | ; Obedience | ; Word of God | Source: Hymns Old and New, 1887, alt. Voices Together #570

With Heart and Voice #138

Display Title: When We Walk with the Lord First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John H. Sammis Meter: 669 D with refrain Date: 1989 Subject: The Church in the World | With Heart and Voice #138

Worship and Rejoice #443

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John H. Sammis, 1846-1919 Meter: 6.6.9.D.Ref. Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22; Isaiah 6:8; Luke 24:13-35; John 2; John 8:31; John 15:10; John 15:14; Romans 12:1-2; Ephesians 5:8; 1 John 1:7 Date: 2003 Subject: Fellowship | Worship and Rejoice #443

Worship His Majesty #586

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: James H. Sammis Date: 1987 Worship His Majesty #586

Yes, Lord! #334

Display Title: Trust and Obey First Line: When we walk with the Lord Tune Title: [When we walk with the Lord] Author: James H. Sammis Date: 1982 Subject: Dedication and Devotion | Yes, Lord! #334

生命聖詩 - Hymns of Life, 1986 #287

Display Title: 在主真道光中，我與救主同行， (Trust and obey) First Line: 在主真道光中，我與救主同行， (Trust and obey) Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John H. Sammis Date: 1986 生命聖詩 - Hymns of Life, 1986 #287

찬송과 예배 = Chansong gwa yebae = Come, Let Us Worship #320

Display Title: 예 주 까 라 가 베 (When We Walk with the Lord) First Line: 예 주 까 라 가 베 (When we walk with the Lord) Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY Author: John H. Sammis Meter: 669 D with Refrain Scripture: 1 John 1:7 Date: 2001 Subject: Christian Life | ; Commitment | ; Discipleship and Service | ; Obedience | ; Trust and Assurance | ; 그리스도인의 삶 | ; 순종 | ; 신 뢰 와 확신 | ; 제자 훈련 와 봉사 | ; 헌신 | Source: Korean trans. The Christian Literature Society of Korea 찬송과 예배 = Chansong gwa yebae = Come, Let Us Worship #320 Include 440 pre-1979 instancesAll instances^ top Suggestions or corrections? Contact us About | Copyright | Privacy | Contact Us | Advertise With Us | Publisher Partnerships | Give | Get Hymnary Pro It looks like you are using an ad-blocker. Ad revenue helps keep us running. Please consider white-listing Hymnary.org or getting Hymnary Pro to eliminate ads entirely and help support Hymnary.org.