Cântăre In the Furnace of Thy Love

1. Why should a mortal man complain

At his trials in this wicked world?

Nay, let us thank God’s holy name

For all His love o’er us unfurled.



R: O Jesus, bear our souls above

Each wave of trouble that we meet;

Then in the furnace of Thy love

We’ll sing Thy praise with joy complete!



2. Oh, why should anyone oppressed

Forget the promise of our God!

To thee each providence is blest

If in love thou bear the chast’ning rod.



3. Oh, who would cast away the gold

We’ve gathered in the furnace flame!

And who would wish again the dross

Here purged in our Redeemer’s name?