for yielding is sin.
Each vict'ry will help you
some other to win.
Fight valiantly onward;
dark passions subdue.
Look ever to Jesus;
He'll carry you through.
Refrain:
Ask the Savior to help you,
comfort, strengthen, and keep you.
He is willing to aid you;
He will carry you through.
2. Shun evil companions;
bad language disdain.
God’s name hold in rev'rence,
nor take it in vain.
Be thoughtful and earnest,
kind-hearted and true.
Look ever to Jesus;
He'll carry you through. [Refrain]
3. To him that o’ercometh
God giveth a crown.
Through faith we will conquer,
though often cast down.
He who is our Savior
our strength will renew.
Look ever to Jesus;
He'll carry you through. [Refrain]
The hymn "Yield Not to Temptation" was written in the mid-19th century and has a strong message of moral strength and Christian perseverance. Here's the story behind it:
Author and Composer
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Lyrics: Horatio R. Palmer (1834–1907), a well-known American musician and hymnodist.
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Music: Also composed by Horatio R. Palmer himself.
Background of the Hymn
Horatio Palmer reportedly wrote the hymn in a single sitting during the year 1868. He later described the experience as almost spontaneous and inspired:
“I was at work on the dry subject of ‘Theory,’ when the complete idea flashed upon me, and I laid aside the theoretical work and hurriedly wrote both words and music as fast as I could write them.”
This "flash of inspiration" led to the hymn as we know it—a concise, memorable song that encourages believers to stay strong in the face of sin and temptation.
Theme and Message
The hymn's key message is in its opening line: “Yield not to temptation, for yielding is sin.”
Its verses teach that:
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Everyone is subject to temptation, but resistance is possible with God’s help.
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Moral support comes through prayer and through Jesus.
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Christians should support one another and live by example.
Cultural Impact
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The hymn has been popular in Protestant churches for generations.
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It is notable for its simple melody and powerful moral message, making it a staple in both black and white congregations.
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In African-American churches, especially, it gained strong roots through gospel traditions and has been performed in deeply moving and soulful arrangements.
Notable Use
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The hymn appears in many hymnals and has been recorded by various gospel and choral artists.
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Its message remains timeless, particularly for youth ministries and moral teaching sermons.
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