You draw me into the desert
You speak to me so tenderly
You take away all I cling to
And now I clearly see
That you, my Lord, are everything
I will ever need
Sweet Suffering brings me to my Savior
Holy chastening shows Your love to me Your child
As sorrow flows into my life
Your comfort overflows
What joy to share in Your sorrows
So many might come to know
The Father's plan, You bore all our sin
As You were crushed with grief
Redeeming love displayed on the cross
Would bring many sons to glory
Sweet Suffering brings me to my Savior
Holy chastening shows Your love to me Your child