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Courage Brother Do Not Stumble Trust in God and Do the Right
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Jun 14, 2026 updated
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Norman McLean's song 'Courage, Brother, Do Not Stumble' is an encouraging hymn that urges believers to persevere through dark and difficult times by trusting in God and doing what is right. The lyrics emphasize reliance on God rather than human leaders or strategies, and promise inward peace and strength to those who follow this simple rule. The song draws on the biblical theme of God as a guiding light, similar to Psalm 119:105, and offers comfort for those facing hardship or opposition.
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Though thy path be dark as night;
There?s a star to guide the humble:
Trust in God and do the right.
Let the road be rough and dreary,
And its end far out of sight,
Foot it bravely; strong or weary,
Trust in God, trust in God,
Trust in God and do the right.
Perish policy and cunning,
Perish all that fears the light!
Whether losing, whether winning,
Trust in God and do the right,
Trust no party, sect or faction;
Trust no leaders in the fight;
But in every word or action,
Trust in God, trust in God,
Trust in God and do the right.
Some will hate thee, some will love thee,
Some will flatter, some will slight;
Cease from man, and look above thee:
Trust in God and do the right.
Simple rule, and safest guiding,
Inward peace and inward might,
Star upon our path abiding,
Trust in God, trust in God,
Trust in God and do the right.