1  'Tis my happiness below

    Not to live without the cross;

    But the Savior's pow'r to know

    Sanctifying every loss.

 2  Trail must and will befall;

    But with humble faith to see

    Love inscribed upon them all —

    This is happiness to me.

 3  Did I meet no trials here,

    No chastisement by the way,

    Might I not with reason fear

    I should prove a castaway?

 4  Trails make the promise sweet;

    Trials give new life to prayer;

    Bring me to my Savior's feet,

    Lay me low and keep me there.