Hymnal: Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books #I.LXXXIII (1793) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Hymnal Title: Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books First Line: Not from the dust affliction grows Lyrics: 1 Not from the dust affliction grows,
Nor troubles rise by chance;
Yet we are born to cares and woes:
A sad inheritance!
2 As sparks break out from burning coals,
And still are upwards borne:
So grief is rooted in our souls,
And man grows up to mourn.
3 Yet with my God I leave my cause,
And trust his promis'd grace:
He rules me by his well known laws
Of love and righteousness.
4 Not all the pains that e'er I bore
Shall spoil my future peace:
For death and hell can do no more
Than what my Father please. Scripture: Job 5:6-8 Languages: English
Afflictions and death under Providence