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By Faith, Count It All Joy

“For they were strangers, and pilgrims;
On earth to seek, a heavenly home”;
May we likewise, walk by faith ;
Count all our trials, with joy unknown.

Yes, do count it all joy
In the midst of your trials
God is working, to produce
Active endurance, as He disciples.

Set our mind, on things above
Tho’ still suffering, not healed
Be not focused, on our feelings
Walk by faith, in our ordeal.

So, while we may not be healed
Nor from suffering, delivered
But instead of dejection
We can rejoice, not be embittered.

Yes, those bugs and frustrations
God allows, each our way
Are to get our attention
Cause us turn, and obey.

We’re made to give thanks
Praise God’s Holy Name
Yes, whatever our lot
Be grateful, all the same.

With a focus on obeying
God’s truths, they go share
More multiplying disciples
Prayerfully go, everywhere.

Do count it all joy
When trials fall your way
For the testing of faith
Builds patience, each day.

For our focus is body
But God speaks to the soul
Our faith, His redemption
These make a man whole.

For our Father, the vine-dresser
Is pruning, discarding
As branches, of His vine
For more fruit…keep abiding.