'Tis All for the Best (Annie R. Smith)

Описание: ’Tis All for the Best' is a deeply encouraging 19th-century hymn written by Annie R. Smith (1828–1855), one of the early pioneers and hymn writers of the Seventh-day Adventist movement. This powerful song reminds believers that even through life’s darkest valleys — conflict, temptation, and trial — God’s providence is working for eternal good.

With rich Biblical imagery, the hymn compares God’s dealings to:
• The eagle teaching its young to fly (Deuteronomy 32:11)
• Gold refined in the fire (1 Peter 1:7)
• Grain ripened by both sunshine and storm
• Wine produced through pressing

Though the path may be lonely and the trials severe, the message is clear: God sees the end from the beginning. Every affliction unfolds His mercy. Every hardship prepares the soul for “mansions of rest.”

The repeated refrain — “Ever remember — ’tis all for the best!” — calls the believer to trust divine wisdom even when circumstances seem difficult or painful. In both sunshine and storm, Jehovah upholds His people and prepares them for glory.

Annie R. Smith’s hymns reflect the steadfast faith of early Advent believers — a faith anchored in hope, endurance, and confidence in God’s sovereign care.

May this hymn strengthen your trust in Providence and remind you that, in Christ, every trial serves a higher purpose.

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'Tis All for the Best by Annie R. Smith

Through this dark "valley of conflict" and sin,
Trials without and temptations within,
Onward to glory still urge thy lone way,
Joyful in hope of the long-promised day.
In every danger thou hast a sure guide,
To every cloud there is yet a bright side;
Falter not then at the sternest behest,
Ever remember 'tis all for the best!

Just as the eagle, in teaching to fly,
Forceth her young from their covert so high;
Then if strength faileth, beneath them she flies,
And safely beareth them up to the skies;
So will the arm of Jehovah uphold;
All our afflictions his mercies unfold;
Murmur then not that "he stirreth thy nest,"
Ever remember 'tis all for the best!

Never of Providence dare to complain;
Sunshine and storm both must ripen the grain;
Tried is the gold that the purest may shine;
Crushed in the vintage that yieldeth the wine.
He who the end from beginning can tell,
Works for thy good; for he doeth all well:

This, that prepares for the mansions of rest
Ever remember—is all for the best!

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