Whatever Changes Time May Bring

Whatever changes time may bring
The promise cannot fail,
The closer to the Word we cling
We struggle, we prevail.

The Rock-of-Ages cleft for us
We cannot yield to care,
We cannot stop to fret or fuss,
Nor stoop to court despair.

We live, to patiently fulfill,
God’s purposes, and find
That what was once against our will
Was meant to be most kind.

The Christ who claims us for His own
Now listens while we pray:--
“Dear Lord, we seek to make Thee known,
Be near us day by day.

Give kindly heed the while we plead,
We hunger, hear our cry,
Give us the living bread we need;
Yea, manna from on high.

Deliver us from evil, bless
And keep us, make us wise,
Give us more perfect happiness
For every hope that dies.

Oh, leave us not to walk alone,
Our failing strength renew,
Make each believing heart a throne
And sinful thoughts subdue.

Though earthly troubles oft betide
To self-blind eyes give sight;
A little cloud will surely hide
A thousand rays of light.

A thousand rays of light divine
Are streaming from above,
Oh, teach us as the stars to shine
With light of Heav’nly Love.”