Strength

In pride, I thought that I was wise and I was strong enough to face The fights of life–whatever comes–and overcome with poise and grace I thought I’d learned the necessary lessons to succeed I thought that in a battle, I’d have all the strength I’d need Such dreams of valor faded as I went through life For in reality, I always failed ‘midst strife I realized that my heart was weak and frail I realized that my strength would always fail But then my life grew harder still And weaker grew my strength, my will Like smoke, strength disappeared When faced by things I feared My might had fled My heart felt dead I sighed And cried A plea To Thee You answered me And let me see That though I’m weak, You’re strong I learned that all along Your might had been sustaining me My righteousness and strength is Thee I never will prevail without Your might In You alone, I’m strong enough to fight You give me life and breath and health for each new day It’s all from You, and You could take it all away In grace, You choose to love me–give me strength to do Your will And when my heart is failing, Your great strength will lift me still I shall not trust in my own might–Your strength is ceaselessly supplied Content am I to know I’m weak, for when I’m weak, You’re glorified