Sunshine And Rain

Had we only sunshine all the year around, Without the blessing of refreshing rain, Would we scatter seed upon the fallow ground And hope to gather flowers, fruit and grain? Had we not a sorrow or a cross to bear For Him who bore the burden of our sin Would we know the sweetness of His love and care, Or even strive eternal joy to win? Can we prize the sunshine and deplore the rain, Repining when the days are dark and drear? Can we hope for pleasure, yet deny the pain, Or share the joy...