Day By Day
The Emmanuel Quartet Lyrics

Day by day, and with each passing moment,
Every day and every moment, I learn to be stronger to face my hardships, trusting in my Father's guidance.

Trusting in my Father's wise bestowment,
Having faith in my Father's wisdom and guidance, knowing His plans for me are always for the best.

I've no cause for worry or for fear.
I have nothing to worry or be afraid of as long as I trust in my Father's care and guidance.

He, whose heart is kind beyond all measure,
My Father, who has a heart that is infinitely compassionate, is always there for me.

Gives unto each day what He deems best,
He gives me what is best for me each day, based on His infinite wisdom and love.

Lovingly its part of pain and pleasure,
My Father blends the joy and the struggles of life together, with loving care for me.

Mingling toil with peace and rest.
The struggles and the blessings of life are all mingled together, so that I may be both toiled and at peace.

Every day the Lord Himself is near me,
Every day, my Father is near me, offering His mercy and grace for each moment of the day.

With a special mercy for each hour;
He gives me unique and special mercy for each hour of the day, to guide and protect me.

All my cares He fain would bear and cheer me,
My Father gladly carries my burdens and cares for me, always there to encourage and uplift my spirits.

He whose name is Counsellor and Pow'r.
My Father, whose name is the great Counsellor and Power, is always available to offer me guidance and strength.

The protection of His child and treasure
I am my Father's precious child and treasure, and He watches over and protects me with love and care.

Is a charge that on Himself He laid;
It is my Father's responsibility to protect and care for me, and He takes that duty upon Himself.

"As thy days, thy strength shall be in measure,"
My Father promises to give me the strength I need to face each day, in a measure that is perfectly suited for me.

This the pledge to me He made.
This is the promise that my Father has made to me.

Help me then, in every tribulation,
During times of struggle and trial, help me, Father.

So to trust Thy promises, O Lord,
Help me to have unwavering faith in Your promises, Father.

That I lose not faith's sweet consolation,
So that I do not lose the sweet comfort that comes from having faith.

Offered me within Thy holy Word.
The Bible offers me comfort and guidance whenever I turn to it.

Help me, Lord, when toil and trouble meeting,
When I face hardships and struggles, help me, Father.

E'er to take, as from a father's hand,
To be able to accept each challenge as a gift of love, from a caring Father.

One by one, the days, the moments fleeting,
To cherish each day and each moment, recognizing their fleeting nature.

Till with Christ the Lord I stand.
To continue on this journey, keeping my eyes fixed on Christ, until I stand before Him.