And all-deserving love hath sent,

Nor doubt our inmost wants are known

To Him who chose us for His own.

4. He knows the time for joy, and truly

Will send it when He sees it meet,

When He has tried and purged thee throughly

And finds thee free from all deceit,

He comes to thee all unaware

And makes thee own His loving care.

5. Nor think amid the heat of trial