God hath not promised skies always blue,
Flower-strewn pathways all our lives thro’;
God hath not promised sun without rain,
joy without sorrow, peace without pain.
God hath not promised we shall not know
Toil and temptation, trouble and woe;
He hath not told us we shall not bear
Many a burden, many a care.
God hath not promised smooth roads and wide,
Swift, easy travel, needing no guide;
Never a mountain rocky and steep,
Never a river turbid and deep.
But, God hath promised strength for the day,
Rest for the laborer, light for the way,
Grace for the trials, help from above,
Unfailing sympathy, undying love.
-Annie Flint
Through these He has given us His very great and precious promises.
-2 Peter 1:4
Oh- what a great poem! I love the last 4 lines- so true!
Thanks for sharing, Bryant!!
(Great picture too!!)
BEAUTIFUL poem and picture, Bryant!!
Aw, what a precious poem. I don’t know how many times I have heard it, but I really needed it this morning. Thanks for the blessing!!
Beautiful poem, and lovely picture! Thanks for sharing it with us!