International Song Service ‎#160

160. I've found a joy in sorrow

1 I've found a joy in sorrow,
A secret balm for pain,
A beautiful tomorrow
Of sunshine after rain.

Chorus:
'Tis Jesus, my portion forever,
'Tis Jesus, the First and the Last;
A help very present in trouble,
A shelter from ev'ry blast.

2 I've found a branch for healing
Near ev'ry bitter spring,
A whispered promise stealing
O'er ev'ry broken string. [Chorus]

3 I've found a glad hosanna
For ev'ry woe and wail,
A handful of sweet manna
When grapes of Eschol fail. [Chorus]

4 I've found a Rock of Ages
When desert wells are dry;
And after weary stages
I've found an Elim nigh. [Chorus]

5 An Elim with its coolness,
Its fountains, and its shade;
A blessing in its fulness
When buds of promise fade. [Chorus]

6 O'er tears of soft contrition
I've seen a rainbow light;
A glory and fruition,
So near yet out of sight. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: I've found a joy in sorrow
• Author: Mrs. J. F. Crewdson
• Refrain First Line: 'Tis Jesus, my portion forever
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1895
• Copyright: Copyright, 1875, by Wm. J. Kirkpatrick

Tune Information

• Name: JESUS, MY JOY
• Composer: W. J. Kirkpatrick, by per
• Key: A♭ Major