Lamentations 3:27–29: It IS good for a man that he bear, &c

Good, I feel it is, for me,
Chasten'd in my youth to be,
By my heavenly Father's care
Pain and sorrow's yoke to bear:
Thus I gain my heart's desire,
From an evil world retire,
Hide me in the secret shade.
Live, as free among the dead.

Let the world in eager chase
Pant for pleasure, power, or praise,
Silent and alone I sit.
Fall by turns at Jesu's feet.
Lay my mouth as in the dust,
Find Him merciful and just.
Joyful in affliction prove
All His ways are truth and love!