Christian Hymns ‎#186

186. God of grace, whose word is sure

1 God of grace, whose word is sure,
Thou who keepest truth forever,
That my trust may rest secure
On this ground that wavers never:
Let Thy truth be dear to me,
That my soul may faithful be.

2 True this word will e'er remain:
He who Christ to own refuses,
Though he all the world should gain,
His immortal soul he loses;
For the Saviour will not own
Him before the Father's throne.

3 To the banner of the cross
I fidelity have plighted;
It will be my endless loss
If this solemn vow were slighted;
Therefore Jesus, none but He,
Shall my constant watchword be.

4 Let me, till my latest breath,
Christ confess with constant meekness;
Let me faithful be till death,
Strong in Him 'mid all my weakness:
Let me live in Him, and die
Heir of mansions in the sky.

Text Information

• First Line: God of grace, whose word is sure
• Meter: 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Confirmation; Fidelity; Resignation
• Notes: M. Loy, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: I WILL NEVER JESUS LEAVE
• Composer: J. S. Bach, d. 1750
• Meter: 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 7.
• Key: F Major