Scripture Verse

As thy days, so shall thy strength be. Deuteronomy 33:25

Introduction

Words: Ano­ny­mous, in The Sab­bath Hymn Book (New York: Shel­don & Blake­man, 1858).

Music: Tow­er Phi­lip P. Bliss (1838–1876) (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Philip Bliss (1838–1876)

Lyrics

While foes are strong and dan­ger near,
A voice falls gent­ly on my ear:
My Sav­ior speaks, He says to me,
That as my days my strength shall be.

Refrain

His word a tow­er to which I flee,
For as my days my strength shall be.
His word a tow­er to which I flee,
For as my days my strength shall be.

With such a pro­mise need I fear
For all that now I hold most dear?
No, I will ne­ver anx­ious be,
For as my days my strength shall be.

Refrain

And when at last I’m called to die,
Still on Thy pro­mise I’ll rely;
Yes, Lord, I then will trust in Thee,
That as my days my strength shall be.

Refrain