The Testing Time

When Trouble frowns upon our way
And still we bravely overcome,
The griefs besieging us each day;
Desirous as best we may,
To bear the duties burdensome.

When clouds obscure the sunny sky,
When Sorrow surges o’er the heart;
When Pain’s dread presence hovers nigh,
Faith must triumph then, or die,
She conquers when we do our part!

The slowest feet were meant to climb;
The humblest life can honor God.
The present is the testing time
Forward Soul to heights sublime!
Thy work is here and not abroad.