Hymn
God Working in the Soul
'Tis God the Spirit leads
In paths before unknown;
The work to be performed is ours,
The strength is all his own.
Supported by his grace
We still pursue our way;
And hope at last to reach the prize,
Secure in endless day.
'Tis he that works to will,
'Tis he that works to do;
His is the power by which we act,
His be the glory too.
God Working in the Soul — Text from Laudes Domini, 1884. Public domain. https://yeshuanow.com/hymns/god-working-in-the-soul
Chord chart coming soon
Want to play this one? Leave your email and we'll let you know when the chords are ready.
Questions about this hymn
Who wrote God Working in the Soul?
The words of God Working in the Soul were written by James Montgomery; the version here was published in 1884. The library holds 43 more hymns by James Montgomery, including When Jesus Left His Father's Throne and I Have Put My Name There Forever.
Is God Working in the Soul public domain?
Yes. The words here are taken from Laudes Domini, published in 1884. Works published before 1931 are out of copyright in the United States, so you can print, project, perform and record this hymn freely. How we source and check every hymn.
What is the metre of God Working in the Soul?
God Working in the Soul is in Short Metre (6.6.8.6). Hymns in the same metre can usually be sung to the same tunes — for example, Our day of praise is done, This Is the Day of Light and Faith Its Author and Preciousness.