1. I have known the worth of men through adversity,
And though deemed a loss, I gained much thereby.

2. Sufficient for my life has my experience been;
After such ignorance, how great my gain!

3. Too long within my heart I bore iniquity,
Exalting those unworthy of exaltation.

4. But God has now relieved me, through affliction shown
My rightful path - and still His blessings rain!