God has not promised

God has not promised
Skies always blue,
Or flower strewn pathways,
All our days through.

God has not promised,
Sun without rain,
Or joy without sorrow,
Or peace without pain.

But God has promised,
Strength for the day,
Rest for the weary,
And light on the way.

Grace for the trials,
Help from above,
Unfailing sympathy,
And undying love.

Author Annie Johnson Flint 1919

Comments From Readers ...

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A reader says ... This was my mother's favorite poem and was also on her funeral folder.  I have tried to remember it, but could not get it all.  Then I typed it into Google, and there it was.  Thanks for including it.

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