1.

If the Lord should desire
That you go through the fire
So more dross from your life He can burn,
O do not be amazed
That you’re led in this way,
For by suff’ring, obedience you learn.

Chorus:

Fix your vision on Him,
For this way He has been;
And He perfect through suff’rings was made.
In His trial by fire
He fulfilled God’s desire;
Unto death He the Father obeyed.

2.

If the chast’nings increase,
Let it bring you great peace;
It’s a sign of God’s love unto you.
Therefore do not despair;
Calmly rest in His care.
In your suff’rings He’ll comfort you too.

3.

Let your steps certain be;
Strengthen each feeble knee,
And lift up every hand that hangs down.
Full of hope all the while,
Take with courage each trial;
Thus you’ll win an unperishing crown.

4.

They who’ve suffered in rest
Are by God richly blest,
For by this did their glory increase.
Therefore happy are they
Who endure on this way;
They’ll inherit God’s kingdom of peace.

Written by Thorleif Hansen (published in 1916)Composed by Karl G. SjölinText © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagNorway ⋅ F