Tho' it seems that your pray'rs have been in vain, tho' your faith the world would destroy, Tho' your heart should ache 'til it breaks in two, they that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
They that sow in tears shall reap in joy, for God is on his throne. Tho' you've prayed 'til it seems that your heart would break, they that sow in tears shall reap in joy!
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Tho' the mists of despair cloud the sky above, do you pray 'til_his face appears? In your heart do you know that you've touch'd the throne? They shall reap in joy who sow in tears.
They that sow in tears shall reap in joy, for God is on his throne. Tho' you've prayed 'til it seems that your heart would break, they that sow in tears shall reap in joy!
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Does your heart fill with doubt when alone you pray? Does the world your soul annoy? Lift your sights, look beyond, God is standing near! They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
They that sow in tears shall reap in joy, for God is on his throne. Tho' you've prayed 'til it seems that your heart would break, they that sow in tears shall reap in joy!
© 1964, William J Gaither, Used by permission, CCLI song #66397