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[Christian, is life's morning clouded?]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: W. J. Kirkpatrick Incipit: 13565 33223 46543 Used With Text: Perseverance and Trust

Appears in 14 hymnals First Line: Brother, is life's morning clouded Refrain First Line: Trust in God Lyrics: 1 Brother, is life’s morning clouded? Has thy sunlight ceased to shine? Is the earth in darkness shrouded, Wouldst thou at thy lot repine? Cheer up, brother, cheer up, brother, Look above thee, light is near; Soon will come the next transition, “Trust in God, and persevere.” Chorus: Trust in God, Trust in God, Trust in God, and persevere. 2 Brother, has life’s hopes receded, Hast thou sought its joys in vain? Friends proved false when mostly needed, Foes rejoicing at thy pain? Cheer up, brother, there’s a blessing Waiting for thee, never fear; Foes forgiving, sins confessing, “Trust in God, and persevere.” [Chorus] 3 Brother, all things round are calling, With united voice, “be strong;” Though the wrongs of earth be galling, They must loose their force ere long. Yes, my brother, though life’s troubles Drive thee near to dark despair, Soon ‘twill vanish like a bubble, “Trust in God, and persevere.” [Chorus] Used With Tune: [Brother, is life's morning clouded]

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Perseverance and Trust

Hymnal: Gospel Praise Book. #230b (1885) First Line: Brother, is life's morning clouded Refrain First Line: Trust in God Lyrics: 1 Brother, is life’s morning clouded? Has thy sunlight ceased to shine? Is the earth in darkness shrouded, Wouldst thou at thy lot repine? Cheer up, brother, cheer up, brother, Look above thee, light is near; Soon will come the next transition, “Trust in God, and persevere.” Chorus: Trust in God, Trust in God, Trust in God, and persevere. 2 Brother, has life’s hopes receded, Hast thou sought its joys in vain? Friends proved false when mostly needed, Foes rejoicing at thy pain? Cheer up, brother, there’s a blessing Waiting for thee, never fear; Foes forgiving, sins confessing, “Trust in God, and persevere.” [Chorus] 3 Brother, all things round are calling, With united voice, “be strong;” Though the wrongs of earth be galling, They must loose their force ere long. Yes, my brother, though life’s troubles Drive thee near to dark despair, Soon ‘twill vanish like a bubble, “Trust in God, and persevere.” [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Brother, is life's morning clouded]

Perseverance and Trust

Hymnal: The Gem of Gems #56 (1881) First Line: Christian, is life's morning clouded? Refrain First Line: Trust in God Languages: English Tune Title: [Christian, is life's morning clouded?]

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William J. Kirkpatrick

1838 - 1921 Person Name: W. J. Kirkpatrick Composer of "[Brother, is life's morning clouded]" in Gospel Praise Book. William J. Kirkpatrick (b. Duncannon, PA, 1838; d. Philadelphia, PA, 1921) received his musical training from his father and several other private teachers. A carpenter by trade, he engaged in the furniture business from 1862 to 1878. He left that profession to dedicate his life to music, serving as music director at Grace Methodist Church in Philadelphia. Kirkpatrick compiled some one hundred gospel song collections; his first, Devotional Melodies (1859), was published when he was only twenty-one years old. Many of these collections were first published by the John Hood Company and later by Kirkpatrick's own Praise Publishing Company, both in Philadelphia. Bert Polman