"Peace after the Storm."

By William Cowper

When darkness long has veil'd my mind, And smiling day once more appears; Then, my Redeemer, then I find The folly of my doubts and fears. Straight I upbraid my wand'ring heart, And blush that I should ever be Thus prone to act so base a part, Or harbour one hard thought of thee! Oh ! let me then at length be taught What I am still so slow to learn; That God is love, and changes not, Nor knows the shadow of a turn.  Sweet truth, and easy to repeat!  But when my faith is sharply try'd,  I find myself a learner yet,  Unskillful, weak, and apt to slide.  But, O my Lord, one look from thee Subdues the disobedient will; Drives doubt and discontent away, And thy rebellious worm is still. Thou art as ready to forgive, As I am ready to repine; Thou, therefore, all the praise receive; Be shame and self-abhorrence mine.