Faith - is this? (Song)
Reference: FTH-S01-001-Sw-R00-P2
(Written on 6 March 2003)
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When the sun shone very gently,
And the sea breeze blew tenderly,
Business flourishing, friends approving,
His heart was glad, freely rejoicing.
"Thank You, Lord!" he said, looking above,
"Truly You are such a God of love!"
The storm arose; the fierce winds blew.
Business collapsed; his friends grew few.
He gave up his Bible and time of prayer,
For " These," he said, "bring me no favour!"
"How very bitter is life to me,
How unkind is God I can now see!"
O my friend, is your faith like that?
Is your life based on what you can get?
Have you not the Lord truly met?
How deeply He loves you, and yet!
His holiness will always abide,
Whatever men's selfish appetite!
Though the fig tree should not blossom,
And your suffering you cannot fathom,
Seek His kingdom first and His righteousness,
And trust His love and faithfulness!
Loving God each day, in pain and ease,
Faith is alive, with such joy and peace!