God hath not promised
skies always blue,
flower-strewn pathways
all our lives through.
God hath not promised
sun without rain
joy without sorrow
peace without pain.
But God has promised
strength for the day,
rest from the labor,
light for the way,
Grace for the trials,
help from above,
unfailing sympathy,
undying love.
September 2007
BAM
