TESTING

But If Not

God is able to deliver

From my weariness and pain,

And he will deliver swiftly

If it be for lasting gain;

But if not—my heart shall sing,

Trusting wholly in my King.

God is able to supply me

With abundance from his store,

And he will supply my table

Though the wolf be at the door;

But if not—my heart shall rest

In the thought “He knoweth best.”

God is able to defend me

From my foes who throng around,

And he will defend me surely

When their rage and hate abound;

But if not—I’ll bless his name,

And confess him just the same.

God is able to save dear ones

From the world and self and sin,

And he will both save and keep them

In his fold safe gathered in;

But if not—he’ll hold my hand,

Teaching me to understand.1379