Hymn/Song Information

Had we only sunshine all the year around

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?

Sunshine and rain,
refreshing, reviving rain,
Light of faith and love,
showers from above!
Sunshine and rain,
to nourish the growing grain,
Send us, Lord,
the sunshine and the rain.

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 joys to win?

Sunshine and rain,
refreshing, reviving rain,
Light of faith and love,
showers from above!
Sunshine and rain,
to nourish the growing grain,
Send us, Lord,
the sunshine and the rain.

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 joys
of life without the tear?

Sunshine and rain,
refreshing, reviving rain,
Light of faith and love,
showers from above!
Sunshine and rain,
to nourish the growing grain,
Send us, Lord,
the sunshine and the rain.