Still Will We Trust (EN 1397)

1

Still will we trust, though earth seem dark and dreary,

And the heart faint beneath His chastening rod;

Though rough and steep our pathway, worn and weary,

Still will we trust in God!

2

Our eyes see dimly till by faith anointed,

And our blind choosing brings us grief and pain;

Through Him alone Who hath our way appointed,

We find our peace again.

3

Choose for us, God! Nor let our weak preferring

Cheat our poor souls of good Thou has designed;

Choose for us, God! Thy wisdom is unerring,

And we are fools and blind.

4

So from our sky the night shall furl her shadows,

And day pour gladness through his golden gates,

Our rough path lead to flower-enameled meadows,

Where joy our coming waits.

5

Let us press on, in patient self denial,

Accept the hardship, shrink not from the loss;

Our portion lies beyond the hour of trial,

Our crown beyond the cross.