This hymn in our Glory to God hymnal is just the refrain from a longer hymn. This longer hymn comes from the black gospel tradition and to take just a moment to visit a few Youtube recordings brings chills and goosebumps. Songs such as this were historically a favorite for choir (and others) processionals into the sanctuary. The verses of the hymn with the refrain in place are below, may your walk be as confident in singing and joining yourself with the ‘we,’ too.
Refrain
We’ve come this far by faith, leaning on the Lord, trusting in the holy Word; God’s never failed us yet. Oh, can’t turn around, we’ve come this far by faith. We’ve come this far by faith.
Verse 1
Don’t be discouraged, when troubles in your life. He will bear your burdens, oh, and remove all misery and strife. And that is why
Chorus
Oh, can’t turn around, we’ve come this far by faith.
Verse 2
Just the other day, I heard a man say he didn’t believe in God’s Word. But I can truly say tat God has made a way, he never failed me yet.
Refrain
We’ve come this far by faith, leaning on the Lord, trusting in the holy Word; God’s never failed us yet. Oh, can’t turn around, we’ve come this far by faith. We’ve come this far by faith.
Prayer
O Lord who indeed accompanies each of us on our walk of faith. Continue to strengthen us and alight our path that we can confidently or maybe, at times even, whisper, “o, can’t turn around, I’ve come this far by faith.” Amen.
