Thine Forever, God of Love
Mary Fawler Maude (1847) • English
Primary Scripture: Psalm 23
Verse 1
Thine for ever! God of love, hear us from thy throne above; thine for ever may we be here and in eternity.
Verse 2
Thine for ever! Lord of life, shield us through our earthly strife; thou the Life, the Truth, the Way, guide us to the realms of day.
Verse 3
Thine for ever! O how blest they who find in thee their rest! Saviour, guardian, heavenly friend, O defend us to the end.
Verse 4
Thine for ever! Shepherd, keep us thy frail and trembling sheep; safe alone beneath thy care, let us all thy goodness share.
Verse 5
Thine for ever! Thou our guide, all our wants by thee supplied, all our sins by thee forgiven, lead us, Lord, from earth to heaven.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- psalms 23
Reference 2
- psalms 39:4
Reference 3
- malachi 3:17
Reference 4
- john 6:39
Reference 5
- john 10:11-16
Reference 6
- john 10:27-30
Reference 7
- john 14:6
Reference 8
- john 17:9-11
Reference 9
- 2-corinthians 6:17-18
Reference 10
- philippians 4:19