I Know My Faith Is Founded

Verse 1

I know my faith is founded on Jesus Christ, my God and Lord; and this my faith confessing, unmoved I stand upon his Word. Our reason cannot fathom the truth of God profound; who trusts in worldly wisdom relies on shifting ground. God's Word is all-sufficient, it makes divinely sure, and, trusting in its wisdom, my faith shall rest secure.

Verse 2

Increase my faith, dear Savior, for Satan seeks by night and day to rob me of this treasure and take my hope of bliss away. But, Lord, with you beside me I shall be undismayed; and led by your good Spirit, I shall be unafraid. Abide with me, O Savior, a firmer faith bestow; then I shall bid defiance to ev'ry evil foe.

Verse 3

In faith, Lord, let me serve you; though persecution, grief, and pain should seek to overwhelm me, let me a steadfast trust retain. And then at my departure, at home with you I'll be, and there will I inherit all you have promised me. In life and death, Lord, keep me until your heav'n I gain, where I by your great mercy the end of faith attain.