2 Corinthians 4:17, 18; Psalms 30
The night of weeping, dark and drear,
Twill soon be past, forever past, Psalm 30.
The morn of joy so bright and clear,
Will come, and will forever last.
Affliction we may well call “light,”
It is “but for a moment” here,
For faith anticipates the sight 2 Corinthians 4.
Of things which do “not yet appear.”
That “moment” is indeed but “small.” Isaiah 54.
The heart of Love hath nam’d it so;
He bids His people hear His call,
He bids them well their hope to know.
For mercies great His saints shall have,
His tender hand will wipe their tears; is Isaiah 25:8
Theirs are the joys of Heav’n above, Revelation 7:17
And “everlasting kindness” theirs. Isaiah 54:8
Hear Jesus’ voice, all ye who mourn, Ps. 126:8
The hungry, poor, despis’d, oppress’d, Matthew 5
Himself will come, who soon will turn Luke 6.
Your sorrows into perfect rest.
Then all shall prove your certain gain,
Hatred or smiting, grief or care;
Your tears exchanged for laughter then, Psalm 126.
Reproach no longer you shall bear.
Your mourning then shall all be o’er, Psalms 30.
Dancing and gladness take their place;
In comfort deep, in joy secure,
Your hearts shall praise redeeming grace.
You “sow in tears,” but soon in joy
You’ll reap the much desired gain;
Your harvest fruit hath no alloy, 1 Peter 1.
Naught shall create a moment’s pain.
“Temptation” now, with mighty power,
Doth oft with “heaviness” cast down; 1 Peter 1.
But then that bright and coming hour,
Will all your hopes and wishes crown.
“Beauty for ashes” shall be giv’n, Isaiah 61.
Praise for a garment—glorious dress!
Praise, the unceasing song of Heav’n, Revelation 5.
“God and the Lamb” shall all confess.
“A little while,” in patience learn, Hebrews 10:37.
Let faith and hope be ever strong; Heb. 10:92, 23.
For Jesus “quickly” will return Revelation 22.
Himself to lead this heav’nly song. Psalm 22:22
THE LORD’S DEALINGS. ―Let us not presume to explain all the Lord’s dealings with us― His ways are past finding out (Romans 11:33). Faith knows that He is leading us “by the right way” (Psalm 107:7), that all His paths are mercy and truth (Psalm 25:10), and that all things work together for good (Romans 8:28). Faith interprets all by the cross of Christ― “He that spared not His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?” (Romans 8:32)