1 In the fierce, tempestuous hour
When I sense the tempter’s pow’r
And the clouds of sorrow lour,
Father, strengthen me.

2 When my heart is sore afraid,
Weary, desolate, dismay’d,
Tell me help on One is laid,
Father, strengthen me.

3 Strengthen me, for I am weak
And my sinking heart will break
If Thy child Thou shouldst forsake.
Father, strengthen me.

4 Leave me not to weep alone;
Lest my soul be overthrown,
Let Thy saving grace be shown,
Father, strengthen me.

5 When life’s final hour is nigh,
Tho my foes be lurking by
I shall on Thy grace rely.
Father, strengthen me.