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Words by George A. Young (c. 1855-1935), 1903Tune: GOD LEADS US by George A. Young (c. 1855-1935), 1903Key signature: D flat major (5 flats)Time signature: 6/8Meter: 11.8.11.8. with RefrainPublic Domain1. In shady, green pastures so rich and so sweet, God leads His dear children along; Where the water’s cool flow bathes the weary one’s feet, God leads His dear children along.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.2. Sometimes on the mount where the sun shines so bright, God leads His dear children along; Sometimes in the valley, in darkest of night, God leads His dear children along.3. Though sorrows befall us and Satan oppose, God leads His dear children along; Through grace we can conquer, defeat all our foes, God leads His dear children along.4. Away from the mire, and away from the clay, God leads His dear children along; Away up in glory, eternity’s day, God leads His dear children along.