Timeless Truths ‎#589

589. The Sun Behind the Cloud

1 In the Bible Jesus tells us we must suffer for His sake;
Though the world in trouble wears a gloomy shroud,
Heaven’s grace is all we need if we the consecration make,
We are sure the sun is shining just behind the cloud.

Refrain:
Just behind the cloud,
Just behind the cloud,
We are sure the sun is shining just behind the cloud;
Just behind the cloud,
Just behind the cloud,
We are sure the sun is shining just behind the cloud.

2 We are in a world of trouble, but the Lord is always near,
Though the people are so sinful, vain, and proud;
When the shadows dark are falling all around our pathway here,
We are sure the sun is shining just behind the cloud. [Refrain]

3 When the storms so black are raging over life’s tempestuous sea,
When reverses all around you closely crowd;
When the darkness seems to gather just as far as you can see,
We are sure the sun is shining just behind the cloud. [Refrain]

4 If we suffer as a Christian He’ll reward us over there;
Once beneath our load of sins He meekly bowed;
He will never let us suffer more than we can ably bear,
We are sure the sun is shining just behind the cloud. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: In the Bible Jesus tells us we must suffer for His sake
• Title: The Sun Behind the Cloud
• Author: B. E. W.
• Refrain First Line: Just behind the cloud
• Meter: 15.11.15.13 R
• Scripture:
  2 Corinthians 1:7
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/The_Sun_Behind_the_Cloud); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (164); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (304)

Tune Information

• Name: [In the Bible Jesus tells us we must suffer for His sake]
• Composer: Barney E. Warren
• Meter: 15.11.15.13 R
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/The_Sun_Behind_the_Cloud); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (164); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (304)