The Hymnal ‎#535

535. Supreme in wisdom as in power

1 Supreme in wisdom as in power
The Rock of Ages stands;
Though Him thou canst not see, nor trace
The working of His hands.

2 He gives the conquest to the weak,
Supports the fainting heart;
And courage in the evil hour
His heavenly aids impart.

3 Mere human power shall fast decay,
And youthful vigor cease;
But they who wait upon the Lord
In strength shall still increase.

4 They with unwearied feet shall tread
The path of life Divine;
With growing ardor onward move,
With growing brightness shine.

5 On eagles' wings they mount, they soar,
Their wings are faith and love;
Till, past the cloudy regions here,
They rise to heaven above.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Supreme in wisdom as in power
• Author: Rev. Isaac Watts (1707)
• Publication Date: 1895
• Source: Scottish Trans. and Paraphr. 1745, 1781, alt.

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