Jesus, We on the Word Depend

Verse 1

Jesus, we on the word depend, Spoken by Thee while present here, The Father in My name shall send The Holy Ghost, the Comforter.

Verse 2

That promise made to Adam’s race, Now, Lord, in us, even us, fulfill; And give the Spirit of Thy grace, To teach us all Thy perfect will.

Verse 3

That heavenly Teacher of mankind, That Guide infallible impart, To bring Thy sayings to our mind, And write them on our faithful heart.

Verse 4

He only can the words apply Through which we endless life possess And deal to each His legacy, His Lord’s unutterable peace.

Verse 5

That peace of God, that peace of Thine, O might He now to us bring in, And fill our souls with power divine, And make an end of fear and sin.

Verse 6

The length and breadth of love reveal, The height and depth of Deity; And all the sons of glory seal, And change, and make us all like Thee!