When times of trouble are at hand

Verse 1

When times of troubles are at hand The best that we can do, Is to obey the Lord's command And prove his promise true.

Verse 2

As gold is in the furnace tried And cleans'd from filth and dross; Thus we are purg'd and purified by bearing Jesus' Cross.

Verse 3

We can't expect the crown to wear, Which Christ in heav'n will give, If we refuse the Cross to bear, Whilst here on earth we live.

Verse 4

We must submit our cause to God, And yield to do his will; He lets us feel his chast'ning rod, But grants his blessing still.

Verse 5

To be reproach'd for Jesus sake, Proves him to be our Lord; His Cross and suff'rings to partake, Will have a great reward.

Verse 6

Then let us look beyond the grave Where all our suff'rings cease; Great, are the treasures we shall have In everlasting peace.