These Things Shall Pass

These things shall pass
 and some great morning
 we'll look back
 and smile at heartaches
 we have known
 so don't forget
 when shadows gather
 the lord above is still the king
 upon his throne
 a rose looks gray at midnight
 but the flame is just asleep
 and steel is strong
 because it knew
 the hammer and white heat
 these things shall pass
 and life be sweeter
 when love and faith are strong
 they cannot long endure
 these things shall pass
 so don't you worry
 the darkest time
 is just one hour before dawn
 so hold up high
 and face your troubles
 and don't dispair
 if you must face them all alone
 a rose looks gray at midnight
 but the flame is just asleep
 and steel is strong
 because it knew
 the hammer and white heat
 these things shall pass
 and life be sweeter
 when love and faith are strong
 they cannot long endure