Hymns of Consecration and Faith ‎#319

319. I could not understand

1 I could not understand
The trials on life’s road;
I thought the way was smooth
which led me up to God.

2 I used to feel distrest
At tempests I could see,
And wondered why the Lord
Should let them blow on me.

3 I sang my song of joy
When ev’rything was bright,
but no one heard my song
When day was turned to night.

4 Now everything is changed—
In all my Lord I see;
So I can sweetly rest
In what He plans for me.

5 Now I can sing my song,
Whatever ill betide;
My work is but to trust
His—just to keep and guide.

Text Information

• First Line: I could not understand
• Title: I could not understand
• Author: A. A. W.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1902

Tune Information

• Name: ORIENT
• Composer: R. H. Boys
• Meter: 6.6.6.6.