Day By Day

Jonathan Anderson • September 29, 2025

“Day by Day” is a hymn of quiet surrender. It doesn’t look far ahead or worry about tomorrow — it focuses on trusting God for today. There’s something deeply comforting in its simplicity: not trying to figure out the whole journey, just leaning on God moment by moment.

The Story Behind the Hymn

This hymn was written in 1865 by Lina Sandell, a Swedish poet and hymn writer. She penned it after facing deep personal grief — including witnessing the tragic death of her father during a boat accident. Out of that sorrow came a powerful testimony of trust. “Day by Day” was her way of clinging to the Lord through suffering.


The tune most often associated with it was composed by Oscar Ahnfelt, who worked alongside Sandell to bring many of her lyrics to life. It became especially loved in Scandinavian churches and later spread around the world, embraced for its soothing tone and heartfelt message.


What Makes It Powerful

This hymn is powerful because it meets us in everyday life. It doesn’t demand grand gestures — it reminds us that God provides grace for each step. Whether facing trials or just the ordinary rhythms of life, “Day by Day” encourages believers to walk in quiet confidence.


A matching verse is Matthew 6:34 (NIV):

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

It’s a reminder that God’s grace isn’t stored up in advance — it’s new every morning.


My Violin Cover

When I arranged “Day by Day” for violin, I kept the melody gentle and calm, letting it unfold slowly like a quiet prayer. The goal was to create space for reflection — not to impress, but to encourage peace.


With Violin Hymns, I always follow the emotion of the song, and this one called for restfulness and steady hope.



Listen and Reflect

The video is below. As you listen, take a breath and give your worries to the Lord. You don’t have to carry tomorrow yet. Let this hymn help you refocus your heart on God’s presence today. Day by day, and with each passing moment — strength I find to meet my trials here.

Lyrics


Day by day, and with each passing moment, 

Strength I find to meet my trials here; 

Trusting in my Father’s wise bestowment, 

I’ve no cause for worry or for fear.

 He, whose heart is kind beyond all measure, 

Gives unto each day what He deems best, 

Lovingly its part of pain and pleasure, 

Mingling toil with peace and rest.


Every day the Lord Himself is near me, 

With a special mercy for each hour; 

All my cares He fain would bear and cheer me, 

He whose name is Counsellor and Pow’r. 

The protection of His child and treasure 

Is a charge that on Himself He laid; 

“As thy days, thy strength shall be in measure,” 

This the pledge to me He made.


Help me then, in every tribulation, 

So to trust Thy promises, O Lord,

That I lose not faith’s sweet consolation, 

Offered me within Thy holy Word. 

Help me, Lord, when toil and trouble meeting, 

E’er to take, as from a father’s hand, 

One by one, the days, the moments fleeting,

Till with Christ the Lord I stand.

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