HAST thou not known, hast thou not heard, That firm remains on high The everlasting throne of Him Who formed the earth and sky?
Art thou afraid His power shall fail When comes thy evil day? And can an all-creating arm Grow weary or decay?
Supreme in wisdom as in power The Rock of Ages stands; Though Him thou canst not see, nor trace The working of His hands.
He gives the conquest to the weak, Supports the fainting heart; And courage in the evil hour From Heaven He doth impart.
Mere human power shall fast decay, And youthful vigour cease; But they who wait upon the Lord In strength shall still increase.
They with unwearied feet shall tread The path of life divine, With growing ardour onward move, With growing brightness shine.
Isaac Watts, 1674-1748, in Scottish Paraphrases, 1781