CXLVII. Submission under Affliction

1 Dost thou my profit seek,
And chasten as a friend?
O God, I'll kiss the smarting rod,
There's honey at the end.

2 Dost thou thro' death's dark vale
Conduct to heaven at last?
The future good will make amends
For all the evil past.

3 Lord, I would not repine
At strokes in mercy sent;
If the chastisement comes in love,
My soul shall be content.

Text Information
First Line: Dost thou my profit seek
Title: Submission under Affliction
Author: Beddome
Meter: S. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1793
Topic: Affliction
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