A Hymn for Epiphany Five B

A Hymn for Epiphany Five B

          The following is a paraphrase of the lesson from the Hebrew scriptures for Epiphany five year B. or Isaiah 40:21-31

Why pourest forth thine anxious cry

            Despairing of relief.

As if the Lord o’erlooked thy cause,

            And did not heed thy grief?

Hast thou not known, hast thou not heard

            That firm remains on high

The everlasting throne of him

            That 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 and 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

            His heavenly aid impart.

Mere human power shall fast decay,

            And youthful vigor 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 ardor onward move,

            With growing brightness shine.

On eagles’ wings they mount, they soar,

            Their wings are faith and love,

“Til, past the cloudy regions here,

            they rise to heaven above.