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1 Supreme in wisdom as in power
The Rock of Ages stands;
Though canst not search His mind, nor trace
The working of His hands.
2 He gives the conquest to the weak,
Supports the fainting heart;
And courage in the evil hour
His heavenly aids impart.
3 Mere human energy shall faint,
And youthful vigor cease;
But those who wait upon the Lord
In strength shall still increase.
4 They, with unwearied step, shall tread
The path of life divine:
With growing ardour onward move,
With growing brightness shine.
5 On eagles' wings they mount, they soar
On wings of faith and love;
Till, past the sphere of earth and sin,
They rise to heaven above.
Hymnal: according to the use of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America, 1871
First Line: | Supreme in wisdom as in power |
Author: | Isaac Watts (1707) |
Meter: | 8.6.8.6 |
Source: | Scottish "Translations and Paraphrases," 1781 (alt) |
Language: | English |
Copyright: | Public Domain |