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True-Hearted, Whole-Hearted

Frances R. Havergal (1874) • English

Primary Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:17

Verse 1

True-hearted, whole-hearted, faithful and loyal, King of our lives, by Thy grace we will be; Under the standard exalted and royal, Strong in Thy strength we will battle for Thee.

Chorus

Peal out the watchword! silence it never! Song of our spirits, rejoicing and free Peal out the watchword! loyal forever, King of our lives, by Thy grace we will be.

Verse 2

True-hearted, whole-hearted, fullest allegiance Yielding henceforth to our glorious King; Valiant endeavor and loving obedience, Freely and joyously now would we bring.

Chorus

Peal out the watchword! silence it never! Song of our spirits, rejoicing and free Peal out the watchword! loyal forever, King of our lives, by Thy grace we will be.

Verse 3

True-hearted, whole-hearted, Savior all-glorious! Take Thy great power and reign Thou alone, Over our wills and affections victorious, Freely surrendered and wholly Thine own.

Chorus

Peal out the watchword! silence it never! Song of our spirits, rejoicing and free Peal out the watchword! loyal forever, King of our lives, by Thy grace we will be.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • 1-chronicles 29:17

Reference 2

  • psalms 9:1

Reference 3

  • psalms 119:69

Reference 4

  • romans 5:17

Reference 5

  • romans 6:13

Reference 6

  • 2-corinthians 3:9

Reference 7

  • galatians 4:6

Reference 8

  • ephesians 6:14

Reference 9

  • 1-timothy 6:12

Reference 10

  • hebrews 10:22