Hitherto

“…Then Samuel took a stone, and set it up…He named it Ebenezer, saying, ‘Thus far has the LORD helped us!” 1 Samuel 7:12

Hitherto the LORD has helped us

Since we’ve walked the heavenly way;

Filled our cup to overflowing

With His joy from day to day;

Cheered us by His constant Presence,

Blessed with mercies daily new;

Let us raise our Ebenezer,

All His promises are true!

Hitherto the LORD has helped us

When our way was rough and steep;

Safely led us o’er the mountain,

Sometimes through the waters deep;

Yet He gives us strength for weakness;

Thus with confidence we say,

‘Let us raise our Ebenezer;

He has led us all the way!”

Hitherto the LORD has helped us

When on Him we have relied;

Food for soul and food for body,

Not a need but He supplied.

There are times when faith has wavered,

Doubts and fears our peace assailed;

Still we raise our Ebenezer,

Never has His promise failed.

Hitherto the LORD has helped us

Can we doubt Him? Dare we fear

Though from earthly help we’re severed,

Facing new another year?

While our future paths are clouded,

Faith tonight o’er doubt prevails,

Let us raise our Ebenezer,

For His promise never fails!

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