The Story Behind "Trust and Obey" | A Hymn of Total Surrender – Light & Harmony | Instrumental

Walking with God isn't always about having all the answers; sometimes, it's simply about stepping forward in faith. In this video, we explore the inspiring history behind one of the most beloved Christian hymns, 'Trust and Obey.' Written in 1887, this timeless song was born from a single, humble sentence spoken by a young man at a revival meeting led by the great evangelist D.L. Moody. Those simple words were written down by musician Daniel B. Towner and transformed into poetic verses by Reverend John H. Sammis. Discover how a moment of quiet surrender became a global anthem that continues to teach us the secret to a happy, faithful life in Christ. _______________________________ Trust and Obey Verse 1: When we walk with the Lord in the light of his word, what a glory he sheds on our way! While we do his good will, he abides with us still, and with all who will trust and obey. Chorus: Trust and obey, for there's no other way to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey. Verse 2: Not a burden we bear, not a sorrow we share, but our toil he doth richly repay; not a grief or a loss, not a frown or a cross, but is blest if we trust and obey. Verse 3: But we never can prove the delights of his love until all on the altar we lay; for the favor he shows, for the joy he bestows, are for them who will trust and obey. Verse 4: Then in fellowship sweet we will sit at his feet, or we'll walk by his side in the way; what he says we will do, where he sends we will go; never fear, only trust and obey. _______________________________ A Testimony in Brockton The story of "Trust and Obey" begins in 1887 in Brockton, Massachusetts. The great evangelist Dwight L. Moody was holding a series of powerful revival meetings. Leading the music for these gatherings was a talented composer named Daniel B. Towner. One evening, during a testimony meeting, people were standing up to share their experiences of faith. Many spoke eloquently, but it was the words of one particular young man that changed music history forever. A Simple Declaration of Faith This young man stood up, and it was clear he didn't have a profound theological background. He was struggling with his faith and didn't have all the answers to the questions weighing on his mind. But with quiet resolve, he looked around the room and said, "I am not quite sure—but I am going to trust, and I am going to obey." The Birth of a HymnThose simple words struck Daniel B. Towner like lightning. It was the purest definition of faith he had ever heard. Towner quickly jotted the sentence down in his notebook. Later, he mailed the story and that exact quote to his friend, Reverend John H. Sammis, a Presbyterian minister. Sammis was equally moved by the young man's sincere dedication. Inspired, he sat down and wrote the verses that beautifully expand on that one profound thought: "When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word, what a glory He sheds on our way!" The Perfect Harmony Sammis sent the completed lyrics back to Towner, who immediately composed the joyful, marching melody we know today. The hymn was published later that same year and quickly spread around the world. "Trust and Obey" isn't a song about having a perfect life; it's a song about action. It teaches us the fundamental Christian truth that peace and happiness are found not in figuring everything out, but in trusting God's heart and obeying His Word. _______________________________ Experience a musical journey of solace and inspiration, perfect for personal devotion, church services, or sharing moments of spiritual encouragement. The music in this video was generated using AI technology, with professional audio mastering for optimal sound quality, created and presented by Light & Harmony. This hymn is in the public domain. #TrustAndObey #HymnHistory #ChristianMusic #JohnHSammis #DanielBTowner #TraditionalHymns #WorshipMusic #GospelHymns #ChristianMusic #TraditionalWorship #LightAndHarmony #WorshipCover #publicdomain #christianmusicchannel #hymnofheaven #hymnhistory