A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#129

129. "For thine is the kingdom"

1 Ye souls that are weak, and helpless, and poor,
Who know not to speak, much less to do more,
Lo! here’s a foundation for comfort and peace –
In Christ is salvation; the kingdom is his.

2 With power he rules, and wonders performs;
Gives conduct to fools, and courage to worms
Beset by sore evils without and within,
By legions of devils and mountains of sin.

3 Then be not afraid; all power is given
To Jesus, our Head, in earth and in heaven;
Through him we shall conquer the mightiest foes;
Our Captain is stronger than all that oppose.

4 [His power from above he’ll kindly impart,
So free is his love, so tender his heart;
Redeemed with his merit, we’re washed in his blood;
Renewed by his Spirit, we’ve power with God.]

5 Thy grace we adore, Director divine;
The kingdom, and power, and glory are thine.
Preserve us from running on rocks or on shelves,
>From foes strong and cunning, and most from ourselves.

6 Reign o’er us as King, accomplish thy will,
And powerfully bring us forth from all ill;
Till, falling before thee, we laud thy loved name,
Ascribing the glory to God and the Lamb.

Text Information

• First Line: Ye souls that are weak, and helpless, and poor
• Title: "For thine is the kingdom"
• Author: Hart
• Meter: 104th
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844
• Topic: Offices and Characters of Christ

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