The phrase "Afflictions" resonates through 6 hymns, touching hearts across generations.
Afflictions
...The richer the cluster that grows.
O how well does He know that afflictions are needed;
He has a wise purpose in view,...
The richer the cluster that grows.
O how well does He know that afflictions are needed;
He has a wise purpose in view,
...O Thou most gracious Lord!
Afflictions came at Thy command,
And left us at Thy word....
O Thou most gracious Lord!
Afflictions came at Thy command,
And left us at Thy word.
...From what they sow in tears.
Afflictions make them love the Word,
Stir up their hearts to prayer;...
From what they sow in tears.
Afflictions make them love the Word,
Stir up their hearts to prayer;
...May blast them, and soon they are gone.
Afflictions spring not from the ground,
Diseases our sovereign obey;...
May blast them, and soon they are gone.
Afflictions spring not from the ground,
Diseases our sovereign obey;
...To contrite spirits help imparts.
Afflictions on the good must fall,
But God will bring them safe through all;...
To contrite spirits help imparts.
Afflictions on the good must fall,
But God will bring them safe through all;
...When all of a sudden
I am unaware of these afflictions eclipsed by glory
And I realize just how beautiful You are...
When all of a sudden
I am unaware of these afflictions eclipsed by glory
And I realize just how beautiful You are
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