We love the sound of laughter
Our Father tests us often
For growing trees are strengthened
God never hurts us needlessly;
And when we count the blessings
For Our Father loves HIS children,
Whenever we are troubled,
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Our Father knows what's best for us
So why should we complain?
We always want the sunshine,
Bet HE knows there must be rain.
And the merriment of cheer,
But our hearts would lose their
Tenderness if we never shed a tear.
With suffering and with sorrow,
He tests us not to punish us,
But to help us meet tomorrow.
When they withstand the storm,
And the sharp cut of the chisel
Gives the marble grace and form.
And HE never wastes our pain,
For every loss HE sends to us,
Is following by rich gain.
That GOD has so freely sent,
We will find no cause for murmuring
and no time to lament....
and to HIM all things are plain.
So HE never sends us pleasure
When the soul's deep need is pain.
And when everything goes wrong
It is GOD working in us,
To make our spirit strong.
