Classic Poem

Afflicted one! to Christ draw near;
Thy Savior's gracious promise hear;
His faithful word declares to thee,
That, " as thy days, thy strength shall be. "

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. "

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

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

When call'd to bear the weighty cross,
Distress, affliction, pain, or loss,
Bonds, scourges, toils, or poverty —
Still, " as thy days, thy strength shall be. "

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. "