Hitherto

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 6, 1902

WHEN our soul is much discouraged By the roughness of the way, And the cross we have to carry Seemeth heavier every day; When some cloud that overshadows Hides our Father’s face from view, O! ’tis well then to remember He has blessed us hitherto.

Looking back the long years over, What a varied path! And yet, All the way his hand hath led us, Placed each hindrance we have met; Given to us the “pleasant places,” Cheered us all the journey through; Passing through the deepest waters, He has blessed us hitherto.

Surely then our souls should trust him, Though the clouds be dark o’erhead; We’ve a Friend that draweth closer, When our other friends have fled; When our pilgrimage is over, And the gates we’re sweeping through, We shall see with clearer vision How he’s blessed us hitherto.

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