My Father, This I Ask Of Thee

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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."

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