When everything is pleasant and bright
And the things we do turn out just right,
We feel without question that God is real,
For, when we are happy, how good we feel ...

But when the tides turn and gone is the song
And misfortune comes and our plans go wrong,
Doubt creeps in and we start to wonder
And our thoughts about God are torn asunder -
For we feel deserted in time of deep stress,
Without God's presence to assure us and bless ...

And it is then when our senses are reeling
We realize clearly it's faith and not feeling -
For it takes great faith to patiently wait,
Believing God comes not too soon or too late.    

Take the Savior's loving hand
and do not try to understand,
Just let Him lead you where He will
through pastures green, by waters still,
And place yourself in His loving care
and He will gladly help you bear
Whatever lies ahead of you
He will see you safely through,
No earthly pain is ever too much
if God bestows His merciful touch.              

There are three treasures
More priceless than gold.
For if you possess them
You've riches untold -
For with faith to believe
What your eyes cannot see,
And hope to look forward
To joy yet to be.
And love to transform
The most common place
Into beauty and kindness
And goodness and grace.
There's nothing too much
To accomplish or do,
For with faith, hope, and love
To carry you through,
Your life will be happy
And full and complete,
For with faith, hope, and love
The bitter turns sweet.