After God's chastening is over,
What then for us is left?
Many things, worth more than gold.
And crowning them all must be
The dawning, "He did what He did
Out of love for me."
Removing those things
That stand between us and Him
Can leave us feeling punished, bereft;
But when process divine has run its course
Is perfected, and at last is through,
What thoughts of praise and awe there are.
And we may even wonder,
Is this the way angels feel about You?
