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XCVII. As thy days, so shall thy strength be

1 Afflicted saint, to Christ draw near,
The Saviour's gracious promise hear;
His faithful word declares to thee,
That as thy days, thy strength shall be.

2 Let not thy heart despond and say,
"How shall I stand the trying day?"
he has engag'd by firm decree,
That as thy days, thy strength shall be.

3 Thy faith is weak, thy foes are strong;
And though the conflict should be long,
Thy Lord will make the tempter flee;
for as thy days, thy strength shall be.

4 Should persecution rage and flame,
Still trust in thy Redeemer's name;
In fiery trials thou shalt see,
That as thy days, thy strength shall be,

5 When call'd to bear the weighty cross,
Of sore affliction, pain or loss,
Or deep distress, or poverty,
Still as thy days, thy strength shall be.

6 When ghastly death appears in view,
Christ's presence shall thy fears subdue;
he comes to set thy spirit free,
And as thy days, thy strength shall be.

Text Information

• First Line: Afflicted saint, to Christ draw near
• Title: As thy days, so shall thy strength be
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1799
• Scripture:
  Deuteronomy 33:25
• Topic: Grace proportioned to our need
• Notes: Public Domain.

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