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.

But God hath promised
strength for the day.
Rest for the labourer,
light on the way;

Grace for the trial,
help from above.
Unfailing sympathy,
Undying Love.

From the hymn by
Annie J. Flint