Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns from the Most Approved Authors #CCXVIII (1799) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Hymnal Title: The Hartford Selection of Hymns from the Most Approved Authors First Line: Break thro' the clouds, dear Lord, and shine Lyrics: 1 Break thro' the clouds, dear Lord, and shine,
Let us perceive thee nigh!
And to each mourning child of thine,
These gracious words apply.
2 "Let not my children slight the stroke,
I for chastisement send;
Nor faint beneath my kind rebuke,
For I am still their friend.
3 "The wicked I perhaps may leave
Awhile and not reprove;
But all the children I receive,
I scourge because I love.
4 "I see your hearts at present fill'd
With grief and deep distress;
But soon these bitter seeds shall yield
The fruits of righteousness." Topics: Benefit of afflictions Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11 Languages: English
Benefit of afflictions