Come Come Ye Saints

This is one of the favorite hymns of our ward in Uganda. I have heard this hymn many times throughout my life, especially at Trek. I have always thought this song was about the faith, strength and courage of pioneers crossing the plains in North America in the 1800's. Hearing the members sing it here, however has given me a new perspective on the hymn. It is almost like it was written about saints in Uganda in 2012. Now I will think of the faithful saints in Uganda whenever I hear this hymn. It will remind me of their strength and courage as modern day pioneers. It will remind me of their strength and courage in the face of trials and their humble life circumstances. The saints here are incredibly faithful and strong, even only having been members of the church for a short time. If they can say "Why should we morn, or think our lot is hard? Tis not so, all is well" then I definitely can. 

"Come, come ye saints

No toil nor labor fear

But with joy, wend your way

Though hard to you,

This journey may appear,

Grace shall be as your day,

Tis better far for us to strive

Our useless cares from us to drive

Do this and joy, your hearts will swell

All is well! All is well!

Why should we mourn?

Or think our lot is hard?

Tis not so, all is bright

Why we think to earn a great reward?

If we now shun the fight

Gird up your loins

Fresh courage take

Our god will never us forsake

And soon we'll have this tale to tell

All is well! All is well!

We'll find the place

Which God for us prepared

Far away, in the West

Where none shall come

To hurt of make afraid

There the saints, will be blessed

We'll make the air, with music ring,

Shout praises to, our god and king,

Above the rest these words we'll tell

All is well! All is well! "