Society hymns, original and selected on evangelical and experimental subjects ‎#XXXIII

XXXIII. Apostacy

1 When any turn from Zion's way,
(Alas! what numbers do)
Methinks I hear my Saviour say,
"Wilt thou forsake me too?"

2 Ah Lord! with such a heart as mine,
Unless thou hold me fast,
I feel I must, I shall decline,
And prove like them at last.

3 Yet thou alone hast power, I know,
To save a wretch like me:
To whom, or whither could I go,
If I should turn from thee?

4 Beyond a doubt, I rest assur'd
Thou art the Christ of God,
Who hast eternal life secur'd,
By promise and by blood.

5 The help of men and angels join'd,
Could never reach my case;
Nor can I hope relief to find,
But in thy boundless grace.

6 No voice but thine can give me rest,
And bid my fears depart;
No love but thine can make me bless'd,
And satisfy my heart.

7 What anguish has that question stirr'd,
If I will also go?
Yet, Lord, relying on thy word,
I humbly answer - No!

Text Information

• First Line: When any turn from Zion's way
• Title: Apostacy
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1790
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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