Jehovah the Strength of His People

Verse 1

Whence do our mournful thoughts arise? And where’s our courage fled? Has restless sin and raging hell Struck all our comforts dead?

Verse 2

Have we forgot the almighty Name That formed the earth and sea? And can an all-creating arm Grow weary, or decay?

Verse 3

Treasures of everlasting might In our Jehovah dwell; He gives the conquest to the weak, And treads their foes to hell.

Verse 4

Mere mortal power shall fade and die, And youthful vigour cease; But we that wait upon the Lord Shall feel our strength increase.

Verse 5

The saints shall mount on eagles’ wings, And taste the promised bliss, Till their unwearied feet arrive Where perfect pleasure is.