When trials come

It was great to attend the Getty concert in Ipswich on Friday evening. I continue to be impressed by their (along with Stuart Townend) ability to combine rich theological truth with great music that is singable by a variety of congregations.

Here is one example from their new CD 'Awaken the dawn' that helps to think about God's purposes in our trials.

When trials come

When trials come, no longer fear
For in the pain our God draws near
To fire a faith worth more than gold
And their His faithfulness is told x2

Within the night I know Your peace
The breath of God brings strength to me
And new each morning mercy flows
As treasures of the darkness grow x2

I turn to wisdom not my own
For every battle You have known
My confidence will rest in You
Your love endures; Your ways are good x2

When I am weary with the cost
I see the triumph of the cross
So in its shadow I will run
Till You complete the work begun x2

One day all things will be made new
I'll see the hope you called me to
And in Your kingdom paved with gold.
I'll praise your faithfulness of old x2