When any turn from Zion's way

Verse 1

When any turn from Zion's way, (As numbers often do,) Methinks I hear my Saviour say, "Wilt thou forsake me too?"

Verse 2

Ah, Lord! with such a heart as mine, Unless thou hold me fast, My faith will fail, I shall decline, And prove like them at last.

Verse 3

'Tis thou alone hast power and grace, To save a wretch like me; To whom then shall I turn my face, If I depart from thee.

Verse 4

Beyond a doubt I rest assur'd Thou art the CHRIST of GOD; Who hast eternal life secur'd, By promise and by blood.

Verse 5

The help of men and angels join'd, Could never reach my case! Nor can I hope relief to find, But in thy boundless grace.

Verse 6

No voice but thine can give me rest, And bid my fears depart; No love but thine can make me blest, And satisfy my heart.