Welcome Cross

Verse 1

'Tis my happiness below Not to live without the cross, But the Saviour's power to know, Sanctifying every loss.

Verse 2

Trials must and will befall; But with humble faith to see Love inscribed upon them all, This is happiness to me.

Verse 3

God in Israel sows the seeds Of affliction, pain and toil; These spring up and choke the weeds Which would else o'erspread the soil.

Verse 4

Did I meet no trials here, No chastisement by the way, Might I not with reason fear I should prove a castaway?

Verse 5

Trials make the promise sweet; Trials give new life to prayer; Trials bring me to his feet, Lay me low, and keep me there.