Great Faith

It's easy to say "In God we trust"
When life is radiant and fair,
But the test of faith is only found
When there are burdens to bear
For our claim to faith in the "sunshine"
Is really no faith at all,
For when roads are smooth and days are bright
Our need for God is so small,
And no one discovers the fullness
Or the greatness of God's love
Unless they have walked in the "darkness"
With only a light from above
For the faith to endure whatever comes
Is born of sorrow and trials,
And strengthened only by discipline
And nurtured by self-denials
So be not disheartened by troubles,
For trials are the "building blocks"
On which to erect a fortress of faith
Secure on God's "ageless rocks"

By: Helen Steiner Rice