Step by Step (Ulmer)

When the shadows thickly gather,
Clouding all thy onward way,
Think not what shall be tomorrow;
Seek God’s help just for today.

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Step by step He leads me onward,
Step by step the way reveals;
But what in the future lieth,
In His mercy He conceals.

Should the coming days bring burdens,
Or be fraught with grief or care,
Trust Him in the hour of trial,
He will make thee strong to bear.

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Daily strength He ever giveth,
For each day rich grace bestows;
And each morrow, as it dawneth,
Still His lovingkindness shows.

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Then why should we shrink or falter
When the onward path looks dim,
Knowing light will never fail us
While we walk by faith with Him?

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Author: Unknown

The hymn is explicitly labeled "(Ulmer)" in the title, which may refer to a composer, arranger, tune name, or possible lyricist. No widely recognized author (such as Fanny Crosby or similar prolific hymnists) matches these lyrics. It appears in some older hymnals without a clear credit, leading to an 'Unknown' attribution for the words.