How can we upward go,
Without thy help, O Lord?
The way of life indeed we know,
For thou hast taught us in thy blessed word.

Still upward doth it lead,
But we grow faint, and weak;
A strength above our own we need,
That strength from thee we seek.

For thou art present still,
Though not sense and sight;
Thy word of promise to fulfil
Of strength, and peace, and light.

Thou hast not left alone
Thy followers here below;
To thee their trials all are known,
And help thou dost bestow.

The Spirit thou dost send,
To cheer the mind, and heart;
To guide them to their journey's end,
And nevermore depart!