A Collection of Hymns and A Liturgy ‎#300

300. Shall I forsake that heavenly friend

1 Shall I forsake that heav'nly Friend,
On whom my noblest hopes depend?
Forbid it, that my wand'ring heart
From thee, my Saviour, should depart!

2 First let the wheels of life stand still,
Ere I forget thy gracious will;
Ere I submit to guilty shame,
And bring dishonour on thy name.

3 Faithful to thee, and to thy laws,
With zeal I would maintain thy cause,
The cause of truth and righteousness,
'Midst trial, suff'ring, and distress.

4 If e'er I'm call'd t'encounter death
For thee, may I resign my breath;
And rap at last the bright reward,
Which waits the servants of the Lord.

Text Information

• First Line: Shall I forsake that heavenly friend
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1814
• Topic: Faith

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