Why then Wilt Thou for the Morrow

1 Why wilt thou thus for the morrow, O, my heart, For thy part As a heathen sorrow, Wherefore is thy daily weeping, When God will, Loving still, Take thee in His keeping. 2 God thy life to thee has granted; This is plain; So remain Now to Him devoted; In the future He will render To thee all; None will fall Who to Him surrender. 3 Wilt thou food have for the morrow? God indeed Fills all need; Care thou needst not borrow. Thou on this canst be relying; Daily bread Your own God Richly is supplying. 4 Life is more than earthly living, God shall be, We shall see, All that’s needful giving, As on Him we are relying, Ev’ry need, As we plead, He will be supplying. 5 Take no thought here for thy clothing; Christ declares: “Have no cares; Thou shalt lack in nothing! See the lily in its glory, Standing there Slender, fair; Thus God careth for thee!” 6 He who righteousness is seeking And who still God’s own will Over all is keeping, Will receive as he requires Drink and food, Ev’ry good As his heart desires. 7 Should my faith by God be tested, All that’s dear To me here From my hand be wrested, All these things will work together For my gain, Even pain Given by my Father. 8 He is able to be giving All again; Doth ordain His Word for our living. Lo, how many souls, believing, Now live so, Without woe, Without care and grieving! 9 Cares commit they to their Saviour; To His will Bowing still, To His guidance ever; What God wills is their true pleasure; He, their Lord, And His Word, Their abiding treasure. 10 From them God is naught withholding; He gives bread In their need, All their cries beholding. He with comfort oft is nearest Quickly hears And appears When the need is greatest. 11 All to Thee, as truly fitting-- Burdened heart, Care and smart-- Lord, I am committing! Therefore, Lord, do Thou care for me! I to Thee, Bend the knee; Silent, I adore Thee. 12 I will thank Thee for Thy favor Evermore, And therefore Never, never waver. To Thy name be thanks and praises; Take my part; Heal my heart, Amen, yea, Lord Jesus!

Source: Zion's Harp: a collection of hymns and songs for the Apostolic Christian Church of America #150