Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book
Date: 1865
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern
First Line: Why should I in vain repining
Topic: The New Life/Afflictions
Writer: <no first name given> Edmeston
Composer:
Meter: 8s and 7s
Tune:
Hymn Number: 1025
Page Number: 607, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsWhy should I, in vain repining,
Mourn the clouds that cross my way;
Since my Saviour's presence shining
Turns my darkness into day?
Earthly honor, earthly treasure,
All the warmest passions win,
And the silken wings of pleasure
Only waft us on to sin.
But, within the vale of sorrow,
All with tempests overblown,
Purer light and joy we borrow
From the face of God alone.
Welcome, then, each darker token!
Mercy sent it from above!
So the heart, subdued, not broken,
Bends in fear, and melts with love.