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God hath not promised skies always blue,
Flower-strewn pathways all our lives through;
God hath not promised sun without rain,
Joy without sorrow, peace without pain.
Flower-strewn pathways all our lives through;
God hath not promised sun without rain,
Joy without sorrow, peace without pain.
But God hath promised strength for the day,
Rest for the labor, light for the way,
Grace for the trials, help from above,
Unfailing sympathy, undying love.
Rest for the labor, light for the way,
Grace for the trials, help from above,
Unfailing sympathy, undying love.
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God hath not promised we shall not know
Toil and temptation, trouble and woe;
He hath not told us we shall not bear
Many a burden, many a care.
Toil and temptation, trouble and woe;
He hath not told us we shall not bear
Many a burden, many a care.
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God hath not promised smooth roads and wide,
Swift, easy travel, needing no guide;
Never a mountain, rocky and steep,
Never a river, turbid and deep.
Swift, easy travel, needing no guide;
Never a mountain, rocky and steep,
Never a river, turbid and deep.
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Austin, Texas, United States
Lord, be our inner strength daily.
Ocala, Florida, United States
My mother's favorite.
Sta Maria, Bulacan, Philippines
I really enjoy singing this song. The Lord's grace is sufficient to us. His power is perfected in our weaknesses.
New Paris, Indiana, United States
I heard it as a teenager, very good message, glad to hear it again.
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Alleluia...!!!!!!!!
Poplar Bluff, MO, United States
This is also a poem, I am going to try to find it. These words I have read, sang, and heard in times of great sorrow, close to my heart, like Jesus speaking to my deepest heart.
Thank you,
Barbara Hemme
San Antonio, TX, United States
I appreciate this new tune so much. It complements the comforting words from our dear Lord's word. Thank You, dear Lord!
Pasadena, TX, United States
This song was sent to my mother when my dad was very sick. I was a young teen and now I am 84. Through the years it has brought comfort many, many times.
Edgewood, MD, United States
We had this in a frame above the kitchen sink all my life for us to read and remember while we washed many many dishes. I have sent it to many friends when they are going through hard times.
Irvine, CA, United States
Lord, never did You tell us our lives would be perfect. Never did You promise us a life without mistakes, trials, heartbreak and sorrow. These things are inevitable. However, Lord, You have given us assurance of strength and endurance. When we are in You, we can find refuge and rest. We know that we can lean on You when life throws us curveballs. Lord, You know what is on our hearts and You know why our tears fall. I just want to learn to trust You, oh Lord, in the midst of these obstacles. Amen.