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Day by day, and with each passing moment,
Strength I find to meet my trials here;
Trusting in my Father’s wise bestowment,
I’ve no cause for worry or for fear.
He, whose heart is kind beyond all measure,
Gives unto each day what He deems best,
Lovingly its part of pain and pleasure,
Mingling toil with peace and rest.
Strength I find to meet my trials here;
Trusting in my Father’s wise bestowment,
I’ve no cause for worry or for fear.
He, whose heart is kind beyond all measure,
Gives unto each day what He deems best,
Lovingly its part of pain and pleasure,
Mingling toil with peace and rest.
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Every day the Lord Himself is near me,
With a special mercy for each hour;
All my cares He fain would bear and cheer me,
He whose name is Counsellor and Pow’r.
The protection of His child and treasure
Is a charge that on Himself He laid;
“As thy days, thy strength shall be in measure,”
This the pledge to me He made.
With a special mercy for each hour;
All my cares He fain would bear and cheer me,
He whose name is Counsellor and Pow’r.
The protection of His child and treasure
Is a charge that on Himself He laid;
“As thy days, thy strength shall be in measure,”
This the pledge to me He made.
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Help me then, in every tribulation,
So to trust Thy promises, O Lord,
That I lose not faith’s sweet consolation,
Offered me within Thy holy Word.
Help me, Lord, when toil and trouble meeting,
E’er to take, as from a father’s hand,
One by one, the days, the moments fleeting,
Till with Christ the Lord I stand.
So to trust Thy promises, O Lord,
That I lose not faith’s sweet consolation,
Offered me within Thy holy Word.
Help me, Lord, when toil and trouble meeting,
E’er to take, as from a father’s hand,
One by one, the days, the moments fleeting,
Till with Christ the Lord I stand.
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Wow!!!!! This song has really touched my heart....the words are so powerful....day by day I'll sing this song coz the word are sure and true...topping my list of favourites.....Let's keep on with the ministry of Christ because they that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings as eagles...
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Karolina's song has touched the core of my being. I could never get tired of listening to it. God bless you for putting it on the internet.
Poland
May The Lord be praised forever. I cry each time I sing this amazing hymn. Thank you for this ministry.
London
Soul lifted woship song.
Chesterfeild, VA, United States
I love that you put hymns on here. This one is so pressing! Thank you.
Detroit, MI, United States
I took Lynne R's 2/25/2012 recommendation and bought the book. It has been a blessing. I look forward to waking up each moring to sing a new hymn. And I usually do not like daily devotionals.
Lynne shared a little of the story behind the hymn. Here's more:
Carolina Sandell Berg was never strong as a child, so she spent much time in her father's study and grew especially close to him. When she was 26, she accompanied her father, who was a parish pastor in Froderyd, Sweden on a voyage to Goteborg. As they stood on deck, the boat lurched and spilled Pastor Sandell overboard. The crew was unable to save him, and he drowned as his daughter looked on.
Berg was already well known for hymns she had published as a young girl, but this tragedy inspired many more. - Great Songs of Faith by Brown & Norton
Ames, Iowa, United States
Someone from my church had shared with our church. This was when she was battling cancer, and my mom was battling breast cancer as well. I now found this site while I am trying to share it with my friend for her to share with her church while they now have a 22 year old battling Leukemia. This song is so true, I love the lyrics. Thank you for having this here for everyone to enjoy!
Imphal, Manipur, India
I like this song very much because it strengthens me. I want my daughter to sing this song in the church but no script. At last I've found the script! Thanks a lot. May your service to the Lord and mankind be a blessing to you and all.
Loma Linda, CA, United States
I do declare today that this is a new favorite hymn of mine! The words are so comforting and practical, and the melody so sweet and easy to remember. I'm drawn to its Scandinavian roots since I am Norwegian. I hope it is a blessing to you too! :)
Santa Ana, CA, United States
This is such a beautiful hymn and the prayer of my heart today. I thought of my parents' memorial service last year and wept as I listened to this. Thank You Jesus for Your love for us and giving us the faith to carry on.