Day by day, and with each passing moment,
Strength I find, to meet my trials here;
Trusting in my Father’s wise bestowment,
I’ve no cause for worry or for fear.
He Whose heart is kind beyond all measure
Gives unto each day what He deems best—
Lovingly, its part of pain and pleasure,
Mingling toil with peace and rest.
Every day, the Lord Himself is near me
With a special mercy for each hour;
All my cares He fain would bear, and cheer me,
He Whose Name is Counselor and Power;
The protection of His child and treasure
Is a charge that on Himself He laid;
“As thy days, thy strength shall be in measure,”
This the pledge to me He made.
Help me then in every tribulation
So to trust Thy promises, O Lord,
That I lose not faith’s sweet consolation
Offered me within Thy holy Word.
Help me, Lord, when toil and trouble meeting,
Ever to take, as from a father’s hand,
One by one, the days, the moments fleeting,
Till I reach the promised land.
Strength I find, to meet my trials here;
Trusting in my Father’s wise bestowment,
I’ve no cause for worry or for fear.
He Whose heart is kind beyond all measure
Gives unto each day what He deems best—
Lovingly, its part of pain and pleasure,
Mingling toil with peace and rest.
Every day, the Lord Himself is near me
With a special mercy for each hour;
All my cares He fain would bear, and cheer me,
He Whose Name is Counselor and Power;
The protection of His child and treasure
Is a charge that on Himself He laid;
“As thy days, thy strength shall be in measure,”
This the pledge to me He made.
Help me then in every tribulation
So to trust Thy promises, O Lord,
That I lose not faith’s sweet consolation
Offered me within Thy holy Word.
Help me, Lord, when toil and trouble meeting,
Ever to take, as from a father’s hand,
One by one, the days, the moments fleeting,
Till I reach the promised land.
BIBLE REFERENCE:
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD
thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. Joshua 1:9
Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you.
For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory
of God. For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are
temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:14-18
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly
therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in
infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am
I strong. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who
comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort
wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me. Psalm 119:50
And, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Matthew 28:20
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD
thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. Joshua 1:9
Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you.
For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory
of God. For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are
temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:14-18
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly
therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in
infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am
I strong. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who
comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort
wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me. Psalm 119:50
And, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Matthew 28:20
Karolina Wilhelmina Sandell-Berg - Lyrics
1832-1903
1832-1903
Born: October 3, 1832, in the rectory at Fröderyd, Småland, Sweden.
Died: July 27, 1903, Stockholm, Sweden.
Buried: Solna Cemetery, near Stockholm, Sweden.
Died: July 27, 1903, Stockholm, Sweden.
Buried: Solna Cemetery, near Stockholm, Sweden.
HYMN HISTORY:
The waves of revival that swept the Scandinavian countries during the latter half of the nineteenth century were greatly
influenced by the wealth of fine hymns which flowed from the pen of Lina Sandell, born on October 3, 1832 at
Froderyd, Sweden. She was a daughter of the pastor of the parish church of that community. Being a frail youngster,
she usually preferred to spend her time in her father's study rather than to join her comrades in play. When she was
twenty-six years of age, she accompanied her father on a journey to Gothenburg, but tragedy occurred before the
destination was reached. The ship gave a sudden lurch and Lina's father fell overboard and drowned before the eyes
of his devoted daughter.
Although she had written hymns prior to this tragic experience, more songs began to flow out of her broken heart
which reflect a simple, child-like trust in Christ and a deep sense of His abiding presence in her life.
The remarkable popularity attained by her hymns has been due, to a large extent, to the simple but melodious music
written for them by such musicians as Oscar Ahnfelt. He was known as a "spiritual troubadour" in his day. Not only did
he possess the gift of writing pleasing melodies that caught the fancy of the Swedish people, but he also traveled from
place to place throughout the Scandinavian countries singing these folk-like songs to the accompaniment of his home-
made ten-string guitar. Miss Sandell once said, "Ahnfelt has sung my songs into the hearts of the people."
Not only Ahnfelt, but also Jenny Lind, affectionately known as the "Swedish Nightingale," used her sweet voice in the
singing of these heart-warming hymns. Though she was internationally known for her formal concertizing, it is said that
she would sit with the common work-men at their crude benches and sing these simple hymns about the Savior she
loved and served.
It is often true that whenever revival fires begin to glow, there is Satanic opposition. The account is given that at one
time King Karl XV was petitioned to forbid Ahnfelt's preaching and singing throughout Scandinavia. The king called for
Ahnfelt to appear before him. Being considerably perturbed as to what he should sing to his monarch, Ahnfelt
requested Lina Sandell to write a special hymn. She was equal to the occasion, and within a few days the song
was ready. With his guitar under his arm and the new hymn in his pocket, Ahnfelt appeared at the palace and sang
these words:
Who is it that knocketh upon your heart's door in peaceful eve? Who is it that brings to the wounded and sore the
balm that can heal and relieve? Your heart is still restless, it findeth no peace in earth's pleasures; Your soul is still
yearning, it seeketh release to rise to the heavenly treasures.
The king listened with moist eyes. When Ahnfelt had finished, King Karl gripped him by the hand and exclaimed, "You
may sing as much as you desire in both of my kingdoms."
The name of Andrew L. Skoog, the translator of this hymn, was well-known to the immigrant Swedish community in
midwestern America in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. He was born in Sweden and moved to St.
Paul, Minnesota, at the age of twelve. He had only a sixth grade education, yet he edited seven hymnals, numerous
works of the masters, and wrote a textbook on theory. For the last fifty years of his life he was active in the religious life
of the Minneapolis-St. Paul area where he was associated with the illustrious Pastor E. August Skogsberg. The two
men were frequently described as the Swedish counterpart of the Moody and Sankey team.
Lina Sandell was married to a Stockholm merchant, C. O. Berg, in 1867, but she continued to sign her hymns with the
initials "L. S." by which she was affectionately known throughout Sweden. She has often been called the "Fanny
Crosby of Sweden" for her many fine contributions to gospel hymnody.
Lina Sandell Berg is also the author of the beloved Swedish hymn "More Secure Is No One Ever.”
The waves of revival that swept the Scandinavian countries during the latter half of the nineteenth century were greatly
influenced by the wealth of fine hymns which flowed from the pen of Lina Sandell, born on October 3, 1832 at
Froderyd, Sweden. She was a daughter of the pastor of the parish church of that community. Being a frail youngster,
she usually preferred to spend her time in her father's study rather than to join her comrades in play. When she was
twenty-six years of age, she accompanied her father on a journey to Gothenburg, but tragedy occurred before the
destination was reached. The ship gave a sudden lurch and Lina's father fell overboard and drowned before the eyes
of his devoted daughter.
Although she had written hymns prior to this tragic experience, more songs began to flow out of her broken heart
which reflect a simple, child-like trust in Christ and a deep sense of His abiding presence in her life.
The remarkable popularity attained by her hymns has been due, to a large extent, to the simple but melodious music
written for them by such musicians as Oscar Ahnfelt. He was known as a "spiritual troubadour" in his day. Not only did
he possess the gift of writing pleasing melodies that caught the fancy of the Swedish people, but he also traveled from
place to place throughout the Scandinavian countries singing these folk-like songs to the accompaniment of his home-
made ten-string guitar. Miss Sandell once said, "Ahnfelt has sung my songs into the hearts of the people."
Not only Ahnfelt, but also Jenny Lind, affectionately known as the "Swedish Nightingale," used her sweet voice in the
singing of these heart-warming hymns. Though she was internationally known for her formal concertizing, it is said that
she would sit with the common work-men at their crude benches and sing these simple hymns about the Savior she
loved and served.
It is often true that whenever revival fires begin to glow, there is Satanic opposition. The account is given that at one
time King Karl XV was petitioned to forbid Ahnfelt's preaching and singing throughout Scandinavia. The king called for
Ahnfelt to appear before him. Being considerably perturbed as to what he should sing to his monarch, Ahnfelt
requested Lina Sandell to write a special hymn. She was equal to the occasion, and within a few days the song
was ready. With his guitar under his arm and the new hymn in his pocket, Ahnfelt appeared at the palace and sang
these words:
Who is it that knocketh upon your heart's door in peaceful eve? Who is it that brings to the wounded and sore the
balm that can heal and relieve? Your heart is still restless, it findeth no peace in earth's pleasures; Your soul is still
yearning, it seeketh release to rise to the heavenly treasures.
The king listened with moist eyes. When Ahnfelt had finished, King Karl gripped him by the hand and exclaimed, "You
may sing as much as you desire in both of my kingdoms."
The name of Andrew L. Skoog, the translator of this hymn, was well-known to the immigrant Swedish community in
midwestern America in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. He was born in Sweden and moved to St.
Paul, Minnesota, at the age of twelve. He had only a sixth grade education, yet he edited seven hymnals, numerous
works of the masters, and wrote a textbook on theory. For the last fifty years of his life he was active in the religious life
of the Minneapolis-St. Paul area where he was associated with the illustrious Pastor E. August Skogsberg. The two
men were frequently described as the Swedish counterpart of the Moody and Sankey team.
Lina Sandell was married to a Stockholm merchant, C. O. Berg, in 1867, but she continued to sign her hymns with the
initials "L. S." by which she was affectionately known throughout Sweden. She has often been called the "Fanny
Crosby of Sweden" for her many fine contributions to gospel hymnody.
Lina Sandell Berg is also the author of the beloved Swedish hymn "More Secure Is No One Ever.”
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Not knowing what the need in your life is, we chose this Hymn with a prayer that it would encourage you to trust Jesus
Day by Day in every area of your life. Myra and I have needed to trust the Lord, Day By Day, in the past few months as
never before. It is only by our trusting Him for the minor things that we now are being tested to trust Him for the major
things. Seven years ago my job was out-sourced and I found myself out of work. I worked in the same field for 32
years. We started this ministry by faith with a desire to minister to others. We thank God for this opportunity to serve
Him. This Hymn has been a strength and encouragement to us, and we pray that if you have a need today, the words
will speak to your heart. Please pray with us and for us, as God works in us and through us.
Not knowing what the need in your life is, we chose this Hymn with a prayer that it would encourage you to trust Jesus
Day by Day in every area of your life. Myra and I have needed to trust the Lord, Day By Day, in the past few months as
never before. It is only by our trusting Him for the minor things that we now are being tested to trust Him for the major
things. Seven years ago my job was out-sourced and I found myself out of work. I worked in the same field for 32
years. We started this ministry by faith with a desire to minister to others. We thank God for this opportunity to serve
Him. This Hymn has been a strength and encouragement to us, and we pray that if you have a need today, the words
will speak to your heart. Please pray with us and for us, as God works in us and through us.
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Oskar Ahnfelt - Composer
1813-1882
1813-1882
Born: May 21, 1813, Gullarp, Skåne, Sweden.
Died: October 22, 1882, Karlshamn, Blekinge, Sweden.
Buried: Karlshamn, Blekinge, Sweden.
Died: October 22, 1882, Karlshamn, Blekinge, Sweden.
Buried: Karlshamn, Blekinge, Sweden.
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