1 After the rain, the sunlight is brighter;
After a storm, the breezes are lighter;
After an absence, friends are the dearer;
After a sorrow, God seemeth nearer.

Refrain:
After the rain, the sunlight is brighter;
After a storm, the breezes are lighter;
After an absence, friends are the dearer;
After a sorrow, God seemeth nearer.

2 After a battle, peace is the sweeter;
After a trial, life is completer;
After the tempest, clouds shall be riven;
After the cross, the crown shall be given. [Refrain]