There are trials in life that seem more than I can bear.
There are heartaches beyond compare.
Without trials in life I might never bow in prayer.
And I would never know Jesus really cares.
Chorus:
For it’s the trials that bring us closer to Heaven.
And it’s the trials that bring blessings untold.
And it’s the trials that bring us close to Jesus.
And it’s the trials that make pure gold.

Without trials in life I might never call the Lord.
And I would never know the joy of answered prayer.
Without trials in life I might never hear the words,
“ Well done, my child; Come in and glory share.”

© 1974 Chuck Fulmore