The Christian sufferings here below

Verse 1

The christian suff'rings here below, Do not deserve to be compar'd! Unto the joys God will bestow, To those who trust unto his word.

Verse 2

On this sure promise they may build! They never need to doubt or fear-- Such glories are in them reveal'd, Which will repay their suff'rings here.

Verse 3

Happy will be the time indeed, For which the whole creation wait; When ev'ry creature shall be freed From their oppress'd and mournful state.

Verse 4

In Adam's fall the whole was made, Subject to vanity and sin-- the curse on all the earth was laid, And all that is contain'd therein.

Verse 5

All creatures may be said to groan, And travel in distress and pain; All living creatures, Sun and Moon, They feel the curse of guilt and stain.

Verse 6

But when the blessed sons of God In all their glory come to view; When heav'n and earth shall be renew'd, All creatures are redeemed too.