James V. Reid V1 C V2 C V3 C V4 C V5 C [V1] In the midst of joy and blessing, And when all the way seems bright, Clouds may come which seem distressing, And they may obscure the light; Though you weep at night with sorrow, And the gloom oppresses you, Joy is sure to come tomorrow, He’ll take you through, He’ll take you through. [C] He’ll take you through, however you’re tried; His tender care is never denied; Then always trust His promise so true, He’ll take you through, He’ll take you through. [V2] It may seem God does not hear you, And withholds the gift you seek, Then just learn to trust His silence When the Father does not speak; Let your heart new courage borrow, For His promises are true, He’ll reward your faith tomorrow, He’ll take you through, He’ll take you through. [V3] Think not strange of fiery trial, Which is sent your faith to try, Though it mean great self-denial To live for Him, or to die; Count it joy to share Christ’s sorrow, Gladness then will come to you, For there’s sure a bright tomorrow, He’ll take you through, He’ll take you through. [V4] When affliction is upon you, You may say, as Job of old, "When He’s tested, when He’s tried me, I shall then come forth as gold"; Then take courage in your sorrow, Cease your sighs, let tears be few, Just remember on the morrow, He’ll take you through, He’ll take you through. [V5] Then, O brother, never waver, Even though in prison cast, Though you lose all worldly favor, You will gain a crown at last; And when trials all have ended, If to Jesus you’ve been true, Then the pearly gates will open, He’ll take you through, He’ll take you through