1 Have you not known, have you not heard
That firm remains on high
The everlasting throne of him
Who formed the earth and sky?
2 Are you afraid his pow'r shall fail
When comes thine evil day?
And can an all-creating arm
Grow weary or decay?
3 Supreme in wisdom as in pow'r
The Rock of Ages stands,
Though him you cannot see, nor trace
The working of his hands.
4 He gives the conquest to the weak,
Supports the fainting heart,
And courage in the evil hour
His heav'nly aids impart.
5 Mere human pow'r shall fast decay,
And youthful vigor cease,
But they who wait upon the Lord
In strength shall still increase.
6 They with unwearied feet shall tread
The path of life divine,
With growing ardor onward move,
With growing brightness shine.
7 On eagles' wings they mount, they soar--
Their wings are faith and love--
Till, past the cloudy regions here,
They rise to heav'n above.