I love the Lord; He lent an ear

Verse 1

I love the Lord;--He lent an ear, When I for help implored; He rescued me from all my fear, Therefore I love the Lord.

Verse 2

Bound hand and foot with chains of sin, Death dragg'd me for his prey; The pit was moved to take me in, All hope was far away.

Verse 3

I cried in agony of mind, "Lord, I beseech Thee, save:" He held me;--Death his prey resign'd, And Mercy shut the grave.

Verse 4

Return, my soul, unto thy rest, From God no longer roam: His hand hath bountifally blest, His goodness call'd thee home.

Verse 5

What shall I render unto Thee, My Saviour in distress, For all Thy benefits to me; So great and numberless?

Verse 6

This will I do, for Thy love's sake, And thus Thy power proclaim, Salvation's sacred cup I'll take, And call upon Thy name.

Verse 7

Thou God of covenanted grace! Hear and record my vow, While in Thy courts I seek Thy face, And at Thine altar bow.

Verse 8

Henceforth myself to Thee I give, With single, heart and eye, To walk before Thee while I live, And bless Thee when I die.