I Take, He Undertakes

Verse 1

I clasp the hand of love divine, I claim the gracious promise mine, And this eternal countersign, "I take"—"He undertakes."

Chorus

I take Thee, blessèd Lord, I give myself to Thee; And Thou, according to Thy word, Dost undertake for me.

Verse 2

I take salvation full and free, Thro’ Him who gave His life for me, He undertakes my all to be, "I take"—"He undertakes."

Verse 3

I take Him as my holiness, My spirit’s spotless, heavenly dress, I take the Lord, my righteousness, "I take"—"He undertakes."

Verse 4

I take the promised Holy Ghost, I take the power of Pentecost, To fill me to the uttermost, "I take"—"He undertakes."

Verse 5

I take Him for this mortal frame, I take my healing thro’ His name, And all His risen life I claim, "I take"—"He undertakes."

Verse 6

I simply take Him at His word, I praise Him that my prayer is heard, And claim my answer from the Lord, "I take"—"He undertakes."