First Line: 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 to-day — just for to-day.

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.

2 I do not ask a lifted load,
Nor for a smooth and thornless road ;
Simply for strength enough to bear need
Life's daily burdens anywhere,

3 Strength for the present hour and
This given, then I'm blest indeed,
For each day, as it comes, will bring
Sufficient strength for anything.

4 Strength for to-day, 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 to-day.