Free Hymn Sheet Music Download LORD I BELIEVE on HymnCommentary by Mary Katherine May

Lord, I Believe
by Herbert Howard Booth

Transcribed by Mary Katherine May
of Quality Music and Books
from the songbook, The Glory Barn Special (1925)

Herbert Howard Booth (1862-1926) was the son of William and Catherine Booth, founders of the Salvation Army. There are not too many resources available that tell the story of Mr. Herbert Howard Booth. Included here are two links for reading more about the author and composer of this hymn.

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LORD, I BELIEVE!
A hymn by Herbert Howard Booth*

Lord, I Believe is an excellent choice for congregational and solo singing for the strength of the words about remaining faithful and strong in the Lord. The tune is not difficult to learn. The text is also well-suited for devotional use.

I spent my Sunday with this hymn, entering the notes to prepare a sheet music download, reading the text many times to proofread. What an inspiration the text has been for me, and what a wonder way to have a sabbath time of rest and meditation--just thinking on these works and claiming my believe and love our our Lord and Savior.

There are two resources here in Adobe PDF download, both free and without obligation. I would be remiss, however, if I did not invite you to visit our online webstore, Quality Music and Books.

Sheet Music Download: Lord, I Believe

Inspirational Card/PostCard with Lord, I Believe Text

I recommend that this card be printed on a heavyweight paper stock. The front and optional back print on two sheets. By turning the paper according to how your printer sends through paper, it is possible to print two cards on one standard letter-size paper (8-1/2x 11 inches) and then cut in half making two card. This is also suitable for use as a bulletin cover or inspirational powerpoint media.

When sorrow and storms are besetting my track,
And Satan is whisp’ring, “You’d better turn back,”
How oft I have proved it, tho’ dark be the way,
A little believing drives clouds all away.

How easy when sailing the sea in a calm,
To trust in the strength of Jehovah’s great arm;
But somehow I find when the waves swamp the boat,
It takes some believing to keep things afloat.

“I’ll stand to the end,” I have heard people say,
“I’ll fight till I die, and will ne’er run away;”
But when by temptation so fiercely assailed,
They left off believing, and terribly failed.

And others there are full of courage and zeal,
Who go to the battle like warriors of steel;
But right in the heat of the conflict with sin,
Instead of believing, they faint and give in.

Then let us remember in running this race,
That faith is not feeling, and trust is not trace;
And when all around us seems dark as the night,
We’ll keep on believing, and win in the fight.

{Chorus}
Lord, I believe, Lord, I believe!
Savior, raise my faith in Thee,
Till it can move a mountain,
Lord, I believe, Lord, I believe!
All my doubts are buried in the fountain.