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167. He Wills It So

1 You ask me why some days are sad,
And thorns among the roses grow;
Why hearts must weep that should be glad,
The blessed Father wills it so.

Refrain:
Just like Daniel, faithful Daniel,
You must never ask the reason why to know;
Like the children, Hebrew children,
Undismayed, He wills it so.

2 You ask me why your cherished friends,
In life's sweet bloom are called to go;
Why grief instead of joy He sends,
The blessed Father wills it so. [Refrain]

3 You ask me why your faith is tried,
And clouds shut out the sun's bright glow;
Why things you ask are often denied,
The blessed Father wills it so. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: You ask me why some days are sad
Title: He Wills It So
Author: Luther G. Presley
Refrain First Line: Just like Daniel proved His courage in the den of hungry lions
Language: English
Publication Date: 1962
Copyright: © 1934, by The Stamps-Baxter Music Co., in "Harbor Bells No. 3"
Tune Information
Name: [You ask me why some days are sad]
Composer: Luther G. Presley
Key: A♭ Major



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