What God Hath Promised – A Poem by Annie Johnson Flint

WHAT GOD HATH PROMISED

God hath not promised
Skies always blue,
Flower- strewn pathways
All our lives through;

God hath not promised
Sun without rain,
Joy without sorrow,
Peace without pain.

God hath not promised
We shall not know
Toil and temptation,
Trouble and woe;

He hath not told us
We shall not bear
Many a burden,
Many a care.

But God hath promised
Strength for the day,
Rest for the laborer,
Light for the way,

Grace for the trials,
Help from above,
Unfailing sympathy,
Undying love.

Annie Johnson Flint

I have enjoyed this poem both personally and as a speaker for many years.  I first heard Dr. J. Vernon McGee read it on the radio.  Later I found it on a card.  I have referred to it for my own life and used it in numerous sermons.  Through the years several people have asked me for copies. 

I hope it blesses and encourages you like it has me and others around me.