Experience the restorative and peaceful spirit of “Moment by Moment” in this gentle instrumental arrangement. This rendition is crafted to provide a worshipful atmosphere for reflection, centering on the promise that we are “kept in His love” through every trial and triumph.
The Scriptural Foundation
This hymn serves as a beautiful melodic response to the final promise of Christ in Matthew 28:20:
“…and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.
The lyrics remind us that there is “never a trial that He is not there,” reinforcing the truth that the believer is never alone, but under His constant, sovereign care.
The Story Behind the Hymn
Written in 1893 by Daniel W. Whittle, a Civil War major turned evangelist, “Moment by Moment” was born out of a conversation with the famous Henry Varley. Varley remarked, “I don’t like the words ‘Day by Day’ so much as ‘Moment by Moment.'”
Whittle took this to heart, realizing that our dependence on God isn’t just a daily check-in, but a second-by-second abiding in His grace. The melody was composed by his daughter, May Whittle Moody, creating a family legacy of faith that has comforted millions facing weakness, sickness, or sorrow.
1
Dying with Jesus by death reckoned mine
Living with Jesus a new life divine
Looking to Jesus till glory doth shine
Moment by moment O Lord I am Thine
Moment by moment I’m kept in His love
Moment by moment I’ve life from above
Looking to Jesus till glory doth shine
Moment by moment O Lord I am Thine
2
Never a trial that He is not there
Never a burden that He doth not bear
Never a sorrow that He doth not share
Moment by moment I’m under His care
Moment by moment I’m kept in His love
Moment by moment I’ve life from above
Looking to Jesus till glory doth shine
Moment by moment O Lord I am Thine
3
Never a weakness that He doth not feel
Never a sickness that He cannot heal
Moment by moment in woe or in weal
Jesus my Savior abides with me still
Moment by moment I’m kept in His love
Moment by moment I’ve life from above
Looking to Jesus till glory doth shine
Moment by moment O Lord I am Thine
1
Dying with Jesus by death reckoned mine
Living with Jesus a new life divine
Looking to Jesus till glory doth shine
Moment by moment O Lord I am Thine
Moment by moment I’m kept in His love
Moment by moment I’ve life from above
Looking to Jesus till glory doth shine
Moment by moment O Lord I am Thine
2
Never a trial that He is not there
Never a burden that He doth not bear
Never a sorrow that He doth not share
Moment by moment I’m under His care
Moment by moment I’m kept in His love
Moment by moment I’ve life from above
Looking to Jesus till glory doth shine
Moment by moment O Lord I am Thine
3
Never a heartache and never a groan
Never a teardrop and never a moan
Never a danger but there on the throne
Moment by moment He thinks of His own
Moment by moment I’m kept in His love
Moment by moment I’ve life from above
Looking to Jesus till glory doth shine
Moment by moment O Lord I am Thine
4
Never a weakness that He doth not feel
Never a sickness that He cannot heal
Moment by moment in woe or in weal
Jesus my Savior abides with me still
Moment by moment I’m kept in His love
Moment by moment I’ve life from above
Looking to Jesus till glory doth shine
Moment by moment O Lord I am Thine
Ways to Use This Instrumental
Anxiety Relief: Focus on the “never a burden” lyrics to find peace during stressful moments.
Morning Devotion: Start your day with the reminder that you are “kept in His love” every second.
Healing Prayer: A gentle background for those praying through “weakness or sickness.”
Deepen Your Connection
If this melody touched your soul, explore our collection of traditional hymns and scriptural deep-dives designed to foster peace and spiritual growth.
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