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.
Refrain
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.
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.
Refrain
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.
Refrain
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.”
Refrain
