88. Though at Times Our Pilgrimage

1. Though at times our pilgrimage
May seem hard and long;
Although storms about us rage
Or we suffer wrong, -
Yet with joy we press on high,
Trusting, for the race,
Not the strength we can supply,
But the Savior’s grace.

2. Therefore we are confident,
And thereto we cling,
That the Lord will not consent
To our perishing.
Though the strength we may possess
Threatens oft to fail,
Yet we know in all distress
Will His help prevail.

3. He who made the water spring
From the flinty rock,
Who Elijah food to bring
Sent a raven flock; -
He who with few loaves of bread
Fed the weary throng,
Shall He not in time of dread
Prove a Helper strong?

4. He who in his hand doth bear
Each celestial ball,
Yet without whom not a hair
From our heads shall fall,
For whom nothing is too great
Or to small, - shall He
Not be merciful indeed
When to Him we flee?

5. He who keeps us day by day
In His mighty love,
And who clearly points the way
To our home above;
He who has prepared a place
For His people there,
Would He leave them when they face
Trouble and despair?

6. Nay, that He will never do
To His children dear.
All His promises are true;
Therefore, do not fear!
Though at times you needs must go
Through distress and tears,
Lift your weary heads for, lo,
Your redemption nears!