722--The cross that He gave may be heavy,

The cross that He gave may be heavy,

722

	1.	The cross that He gave may be heavy,
		But it ne'er outweighs His grace;
		The storm that I feared may surround
		me,
		But it ne'er excludes His face.
		The cross is not greater than His
		grace,
		The storm cannot hide His blessed
		face;
		I am satisfied to know
		That with Jesus here below,
		I can conquer every foe.
	2.	The thorns in my path are not sharper
		Than composed His crown for me;
		The cup that I drink not more bitter
		Than He drank at Gethsemane.
	3.	The light of His love shineth brighter,
		As it falls on paths of woe;
		The toil of my work groweth lighter,
		As I stoop to raise the low.
	4.	His will I have joy in fulfilling,
		As I'm walking in His sight;
		My trials more blessings are bringing,
		Christ in them is my delight.