328    L.M.     J. Fawcett
“As thy days, so shall thy strength be.” Deut. 33. 25

1 Afflicted saint, to Christ draw near,
  Thy Saviour’s gracious promise hear;
  His faithful word declares to thee,
  That as thy days, thy strength shall be.

2 Let not thy heart despond, and say,
  “How shall I stand the trying day?”
  He has engaged, by firm decree,
  That as thy days, thy strength shall be.

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

4 Should persecution rage and flame,
  Still trust in thy Redeemer’s name;
  In fiery trials thou shalt see,
  That as thy days, thy strength shall be.

5 When called to bear the weighty cross,
  Or sore affliction, pain, or loss,
  Or deep distress, or poverty,
  Still, as thy days, thy strength shall be.

6 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.