The Cyber Hymnal ‎#3479

3479. Just for Today (Rexford)

1. 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.

2. 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]

3. 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]

4. 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]

Text Information

• First Line: My Father, this I ask of Thee
• Title: Just for Today (Rexford)
• Author: Eben Eugene Rexford (1900)
• Refrain First Line: Strength for each trial and each task
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [My Father, this I ask of Thee]
• Composer: Victor H. Benke
• Incipit: 31257 65143 64212
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain