Hallowed Hymns, New and Old ‎#54

54. Just for To-Day

1 My Father, this I ask of Thee;
Knowing that Thou wilt grant the plea,--
For this, and only this, I pray,
Strength for today--just for today.

Chorus:
Strength for each trial and each task,
What more, my Father, should I ask?
Just as I need it, day by day,
Strength for my weakness,--this I pray.

2 I do not ask a lifted load,
Nor for a smooth and thornless road;
Simply for strength enough to bear
Life's daily burdens anywhere. [Chorus]

3 Strength for the present hour and need--
This given, then I'm blest indeed,
For each day, as it comes, will bring
Sufficient strength for anything. [Chorus]

4 Strength for today, that I may make
Some sad souls glad, for Jesus' sake;
Then they, with me, at eve shall say,
Thank God for strength He gave today. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: My Father, this I ask of Thee
• Title: Just for To-Day
• Author: Eben E. Rexford
• Refrain First Line: Strength for each trial and each task
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Prayer

Tune Information

• Name: [My Father, this I ask of Thee]
• Composer: Victor H. Benke
• Key: E♭ Major