Thank you God for the valleys,

That I sometimes find myself in.

A life that is always sunshine

And no rain would bring

A world without flowers,

Or gardens to tend.

The rivers would all dry up.

The ocean's a dream.

A world without happiness,

to me, it would seem.

Life can't be all blessing -

There would be no need

To talk with God,

Or bow at His feet.

Heaven would be meaningless,

Angels would be without song.

Life on earth would be boring,

and the days here would be long.