Is crushed beneath the bruising smart,

Still, while the bitter tear-drops start,

Believe good things of God.

'Tis true, thou canst not understand

The dealings of thy Father's hand;

But, trusting what his love has planned,

Believe good things of God.

He loves thee! In that love confide—

Unchanging, faithful, true, and tried;

And let or joy or grief betide,