KenH
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A hymn written by Joseph Hart. (in 8.8.8.8.8.8 meter, such as "My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less")
"Dependence on Christ Alone"
1. If ever it could come to pass,
That sheep of Christ might fall away,
My fickle, feeble soul alas!
Would fall a thousand times a day:
Were not Thy love as firm as free,
Thou soon wouldst take it, Lord, from me.
2. I on Thy promises depend;
At least I to depend desire;
That Thou wilt love me to the end;
Be with me in temptation's fire;
Wilt for me work, and in me too,
And guide me right, and bring me through.
3. No other stay have I beside;
If these can alter, I must fall;
I look to Thee to be supplied
With life, with will, with power, with all.
Rich souls may glory in their store,
But Jesus will relieve the poor.
"Dependence on Christ Alone"
1. If ever it could come to pass,
That sheep of Christ might fall away,
My fickle, feeble soul alas!
Would fall a thousand times a day:
Were not Thy love as firm as free,
Thou soon wouldst take it, Lord, from me.
2. I on Thy promises depend;
At least I to depend desire;
That Thou wilt love me to the end;
Be with me in temptation's fire;
Wilt for me work, and in me too,
And guide me right, and bring me through.
3. No other stay have I beside;
If these can alter, I must fall;
I look to Thee to be supplied
With life, with will, with power, with all.
Rich souls may glory in their store,
But Jesus will relieve the poor.