Timeless Truths ‎#964

964. In the Furnace of Thy Love

1 Why should a mortal man complain
At his trials in this wicked world?
Nay, let us thank God’s holy name
For all His love o’er us unfurled.

Refrain:
O Jesus, bear our souls above
Each wave of trouble that we meet;
Then in the furnace of Thy love
We’ll sing Thy praise with joy complete!

2 Oh, why should anyone oppressed
Forget the promise of our God!
To thee each providence is blest
If in love thou bear the chast’ning rod. [Refrain]

3 Oh, who would cast away the gold
We’ve gathered in the furnace flame!
And who would wish again the dross
Here purged in our Redeemer’s name? [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Why should a mortal man complain
• Title: In the Furnace of Thy Love
• Author: Daniel S. Warner (1883)
• Refrain First Line: O Jesus, bear our souls above
• Meter: 8.8.8.8 D
• Scripture:
  Job 23:10
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/In_the_Furnace_of_Thy_Love); Andrew L. Byers, " The Ministry of Song," Birth of a Reformation, 1921; Faith Publishing House, Echoes from Heaven, 1976 (151); The Gospel Trumpet

Tune Information

• Name: [Why should mortal man complain]
• Composer: Allie R. Fisher
• Harmonizer: Barney E. Warren (1911)
• Meter: 8.8.8.8 D
• Key: E Major
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/In_the_Furnace_of_Thy_Love); Andrew L. Byers, " The Ministry of Song," Birth of a Reformation, 1921; Faith Publishing House, Echoes from Heaven, 1976 (151); The Gospel Trumpet