God Has Promised

God has not promised
Skies always blue,
Flower-strewn pathways
All our lives through.
God has not promised
Sun without rain,
Joy without sorrow,
Peace without pain.

But He has promised
Strength for the day,
Rest for the laborer,
Light on the way;
Grace for the trial,
Help from above,
Unfailing sympathy,
Undying love.