"Preserved in Christ"

[KenH]

A hymn written by Joseph Irons in Zion's Hymns. (in common meter)

"Preserved in Christ"

1 How safe are all the chosen race,
Preserv'd in Christ their Head;
Before He calls them by His grace,
And after calling led.

2. Preserv'd in Christ, and taught to love
His name, His saints, His word:
Preserv'd to gain a throne above,
And praise and love the Lord.

3. Preserv'd, when earth and hell oppose,
Preserv'd in life and death,
Preserv'd, when wrath destroys their foes,
And vict'ry crowns their faith.

4. Preserv'd, 'midst Satan's fiery darts,
Through all this wilderness:
Preserv'd from vile depraved hearts,
For everlasting bliss.