Songs 29

Lament 3:37-40

1Amidst the mighty, where is he

who saith, and it is done?

Each varying scene of changeful life

is from the Lord alone.

2He gives in gladsome bow’rs to dwell,

or clothes in sorrow’s shroud;

His hand hath form’d the light, his hand

hath form’d the dark’ning cloud.

3Why should a living man complain

beneath the chast’ning rod?

Our sins afflict us; and the cross

must bring us back to God.

4O sons of men! with anxious care

your hearts and ways explore;

Return from paths of vice to God:

return, and sin no more!

First published by the Church of Scotland in 1781.
Published by: British & Foreign Bible Society