Can pain ultimately lead to a deeper appreciation of life?

Where sadness long has held control,

And darkened o'er the suffering soul,

When amid suffering, pain and strife,

Man almost wearies of this life,

And in despair of solace nigh,

Would gladly lay him down and die.

Then on the heart, afflictions shock

Falls like the rod upon the rock.

Tears flow, they wash away the pain—

The fainting spirit lives again—

Man springs from terror and dismay,

And goes with gladness on his way.

—By a Spirit