God Is Love

Verse 1

I cannot always trace the way Where Thou, almighty One, dost move, But I can always, always say That God is love.

Verse 2

When fear her chilling mantle throws O’er earth, my soul to heaven above, As to her native home, upsprings, For God is love.

Verse 3

When mystery clouds my darkened path, I’ll check my dread, my doubts reprove; In this my soul sweet comfort hath, That God is love.

Verse 4

Yes, God is love;—a thought like this Can every gloomy thought remove, And turn all tears, all woes, to bliss, For God is love.