God never moves without purpose
or plan
When trying His servant and molding
a man.
Give thanks to the Lord though your
testing seems long
In darkness He giveth a song.

Chorus:
Oh, rejoice in the Lord
He makes no mistake
He knoweth the end of each path that
I take
For when I am tried and purified
I shall come forth as gold.

I could not see through the
shadows ahead
So I looked at the cross of my
Saviour instead.
I bowed to the will of the Master
that day
Then peace came and tears fled away.

Now, I can see testing comes from above
God strengthens His children and purges
in love.
My Father knows best and I trust in
His care
Through purging, more fruit I will bear.