The Gospel Chorus ‎#110

110. The Promises of Jesus

1 Are the skies above you darkened,
And the sunshine lost to view;
Thor’ the heavy clouds of sorrow,
Does no ray of light shine thro’?
Is your soul with sorrow burdened
And your heart bowed low with grief;
Trust the promises of Jesus,
They will bring you sweet relief.

Refrain:
O then, sad heart, cease your pining,
Trust His promises so true;
For the silver stars are shining,
Just beyond in heaven’s blue.

2 Do the fondest hopes you cherished
At your feet lie cold and dead?
Have your fairest roses faded,
Leaving you the thorns instead?
‘Tis the rain as well as sunshine
Makes the fragrant flowers grow;
Trust the promises of Jesus,
Trust them still where’er you go. [Refrain]

3 Have the friends you long have trusted,
In their friendship proved untrue?
And the hearts you thought the truest,
Lost their tender love for you?
There’s a friend that will not fail you,
Thor’ the darkness and the day;
Trust the promises of Jesus,
They will guide you all the way. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Are the skies above you darkened
• Title: The Promises of Jesus
• Author: Allie T. Criss
• Refrain First Line: O then, sad heart, cease your pining
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1902

Tune Information

• Name: [Are the skies above you darkened]
• Composer: J. M. Black