Not to live without the cross;
But the Savior’s pow’r to know
Sanctifying every loss.
But with humble faith to see
Love inscribed upon them all—
This is happiness to me.
No chastisement by the way,
Might I not with reason fear
I should prove a castaway?
Trials give new life to prayer;
Bring me to my Savior’s feet,
Lay me low and keep me there.