Church Hymnary (4th ed.) ‎#190

190. Paraphrase 22, verses 3-8

1 Art thou afraid his power shall fail
when comes thy evil day?
And can an all-creating arm
grow weary or decay?

2 Supreme in wisdom as in power
the Rock of ages stands;
though him thou canst not see, nor trace
the working of his hands.

3 He gives the conquest to the weak,
supports the fainting hearts;
and courage in the evil hour
his heavenly aid imparts.

4 Mere human power shall fast decay,
and youthful vigour cease;
but they who wait upon the Lord
in strength shall still increase.

5 They with unwearied feet shall tread
the path of life divine;
with growing ardour onward move,
with growing brightness shine.

6 On eagles' wings they mount, they soar,
their wings are faith and love,
till, past the cloudy regions here,
they rise to heaven above.

Text Information

• First Line: Art thou afraid his power shall fail
• Title: Paraphrase 22, verses 3-8
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2005
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 40:28-31
• Topic: Our Response to God: in adoration and gratitude; Encouragement
• Source: Scottish Paraphrases, 1781

Tune Information

• Name: ST. STEPHEN (ABRIDGE)
• Composer (melody): Isaac Smith (1734-1805)
• Meter: CM
• Key: D Major
• Source: A Collection of Psalm Tunes, c. 1780