INCREASE our faith beloved Lord! For Thou alone canst give The faith that takes Thee at Thy word, The faith by which we live. Increase our faith! So weak are we, That we both may and must Commit our very faith to Thee, Entrust to Thee our trust. Increase our faith! for there is yet Much land to be possessed; And by no other strength we get Our heritage of rest. Increase our faith! On this broad shield "All" fiery darts be caught; We must be victors in the field Where Thou for us hast fought. Increase our faith, that we may claim Each starry promise sure, And always triumph in Thy name, And to the end endure. Increase our faith, O Lord, we pray, That we may not depart From Thy commands, but all obey With free and loyal heart. Increase our faith -- increase it still -- From heavenward hour to hour, And in us gloriously "fulfill The work of faith with power." Increase our faith, that never dim Or trembling it may be, Crowned with the "perfect peace" of him "Whose mind is stayed on Thee." Increase our faith, for Thou hast prayed That it should never fail; Our steadfast anchorage is made With Thee, within the veil. Increase our faith, that unto Thee More fruit may still abound; That it may "grow exceedingly," And to Thy praise be found. Increase our faith, O Saviour dear, By Thy sweet sovereign grace, Till, changing faith for vision clear, We see Thee face to face! | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...AN ANGLER'S WISH by HENRY VAN DYKE WELCOME GUEST by JEAN D. ARMSTRONG A CHARACTER by CHARLOTTE FISKE BATES A PRETTY WOMAN by ROBERT BROWNING UPON SOME ALTERATION IN MY MISTRESS, AFTER MY DEPARTURE INTO FRANCE by THOMAS CAREW |