A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#328

328. "As thy days, so shall thy strength be"

1 Afflicted saint, to Christ draw near,
Thy 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 engaged, by firm decree,
That as thy days, thy strength shall be.

3 Thy faith is weak, thy foes are strong;
And if 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 called to bear the weighty cross,
Or 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"
• Author: Fawcett
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844
• Topic: Encouragement

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