To thee, O God of truth and love

Verse 1

To thee, O God of truth and love, My spirit I commit; Thou hast redeem'd my soul from death, And sav'd me from the pit.

Verse 2

Despair and comfort, hope and fear Maintain'd a doubtful strife; While sorrow, pain, and sin conspir'd To take away my life.

Verse 3

"My time is in thy hand, I cry'd, "Though I draw near the dust:" Thou art the refuge where I hide, The God in whom I trust.

Verse 4

Oh make thy reconciled face Upon thy servant shine, And save me for thy mercy's sake, For I'm entirely thine.

Verse 5

'Twas in my haste, my spirit said, "I must despair and die, "I am cut off before thine eyes; But thou hast heart my cry.

Verse 6

Thy goodness how divinely free! How sweet thy smiling face, To those that fear thy majesty, and trust thy promis'd grace.

Verse 7

Oh love the Lord, all ye his saints, And sing his praises loud; He'll bend his ear to your complaints, And recompense the proud.