A power to pain
Our LORD does give
Graciously to help
This life we live

In a fallen world
Of suffering great
Glory our pain
Can yet create



For God transforms
The cross to the crown
And uplifts the hearts
That are cast down

We see then value
In tears we do sow
To reap eternal joy
Beyond all we know



Seek pain, no, but
Embrace when it is near
For God doles it lovingly
Yes, this is clear

He knows what it is best
For our ultimate good
He knows how to mold
As we never would



Comforting it is then
To know that pain
Will yield sweet flowers
After the falling rain

So rejoice in all things
Even in trial
Trust in God’s love
Sing and smile



Eternal and precious
Treasures do await
Beyond the pearly doors
Of Heaven’s Gate

And dishearten not
When pain you find
Brief it is and soon
To be left behind



Fix your eyes instead
On the crown in store
Focus on Heaven
Each day more

For a power to pain
Our LORD does give
Graciously to help
This life we live

~**~

© Caroline Gavin
Purposeful Pathway

"For a power to pain
Our LORD does give
Graciously to help
This life we live."
'Reflection by Caroline'