The Security of Christ's Sheep

Verse 1

My soul, with joy attend, While Jesus silence breaks; No angel’s harp such music yields As what my Shepherd speaks.

Verse 2

“I know my sheep,” he cries; “My soul approves them well; Vain is the treacherous world’s disguise, And vain the rage of hell.

Verse 3

“I freely feed them now With tokens of my love. But richer pastures I prepare, And sweeter streams above.

Verse 4

“Unnumbered years of bliss I to my sheep will give; And while my throne unshaken stands, Shall all my chosen live.

Verse 5

“This tried almighty hand Is raised for their defence; Where is the power can reach them there, Or what can force them thence?”

Verse 6

Enough, my gracious Lord, Let faith triumphant cry; My heart can on this promise live; Can on this promise die.