BED-ROCK

I have been tried,

Tried in the fire,

And I say this,

As the result of dire distress,

And tribulation sore —

That a man's happiness doth not consist

Of that he hath, but of the faith

And trust in God's great love

These bring him to.

Nought else is worth consideration.

For the peace a man may find

In perfect trust in God

Outweighs all else, and is

The only possible foundation

For true happiness.