I stood upon a mountaintop, An awesome beauty viewed, And gazed onto the distant peaks In glory rainbow hued.

I stared in matchless wonderment, No tongue or words could tell, The artistry God's hand did paint, No, none could parallel.

But then I looked to valleys deep As far as eye could see And said, “Dear God, I'd like to dwell Right here, just You and me.”

He said, “My child, it's time to go, There's work that you must do.” I said, “Father, can we stay right here And just enjoy the view?”

“The easy way is not the best;” He said, “You'll never grow. It's only through the valleys deep My blessings you will know.”

“In valleys deep you'll learn to trust, You'll learn to lean on Me;” You'll find My strength sufficient To meet your every need.”

“It's through the valley's shadows That I will make you whole. Not mountaintops, but valleys deep, Where I restore your soul.”