Laudes Domini ‎#792

792. "Distresses for Christ's sake"

1 For what shall I praise thee, my God and my King,
For what blessings the tribute of gratitude bring?
Shall I praise thee for pleasure, for health, or for ease,
For the sunshine of youth, for the garden of peace?

2 For this I should praise; but if only for this,
I should leave half untold the donation of bliss!
I thank bless for sickness, for sorrow, and care,
For the thorns I have gathered, the anguish I bear;--

3 For nights of anxiety, watching, and tears,
A present of pain, a prospective of fears;
I praise thee, I bless thee, my Lord and my God,
For the good and the evil thy hand hath estowed!

Text Information

• First Line: For what shall I praise thee, my God and my King
• Title: "Distresses for Christ's sake"
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Afflictions: See Christ; Blessedness; Christ: Character of; Christians: Love for Christ; Communion of Saints: With Christ; Love: For Christ; Praise: To Christ; Sickness
• Notes: Public Domain

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