O deem not they are blest alone

Verse 1

O, deem not they are blest alone Whose lives a peaceful tenor keep; For God, who pities man, hath shown A blessing for the eyes that weep.

Verse 2

The light of smiles shall fill again The lids that overflow with tears, And weary hours of woe and pain Are promises of happier years.

Verse 3

There is a day of sunny rest For every dark and troubled night, And grief may bide an evening guest,

Verse 4

Nor let the good man's trust depart, Though life its common gifts deny; Though with a sad and broken heart, He sees his hopes most cherished die.

Verse 5

For God has marked each sorrowing day, And numbered every secret tear, And heaven's long age of bliss shall pay For all his children suffer here.