Words by Frank P. Nickel, Music by Rachel Bontrager
There are times when nights are dark and days are dreary,
in our spirits we become distressed and weary;
and we wonder why the test
when we’ve tried to do our best,
yet it seems at times we’re so misunderstood.
Chorus
There’s a friend who understands, when others care not;
and He sympathizes when our critics spare not.
Yes, He whispers words of cheer:
“Look up, and fear not;
dear child, all things work together for your good.”
When we struggle with the lure of sin’s temptation,
and behold the sin and evil in our nation;
when the righteous cause seems lost,
and the evil prospers most,
when the wicked chide us, saying “God is dead.”
Chorus
There’s a friend who understands, when others care not;
and He sympathizes when our critics spare not.
Yes, He whispers words of cheer:
“Look up, and fear not;
dear child, all things work together for your good.”
fpn/1976
This was written as a song. For a copy of the four part music, contact Joyce
Picture: depositphotos.com #11858138, standard license
