Yesterday -- but not today!

I was poor yesterday, but not today;

For Jesus came this morning

And took the poor away;

And he left the legacy

He promised long ago.

So peace and joy and love

Through all my being flow.

I was tired yesterday, but not today.

I could run and not be weary,

This blessed way;

For I have his strength to stay me,

With his might my feet are shod.

I can find the resting places

In the promises of God.

A servant yesterday, a child today,

A loved one of his household,

Bearing his name alway.

Do you know this blessed difference?

Do you long for this better way?

He will come to you as he came to me

With the joy of an endless day.