Whom the Lord Jehovah loves

Verse 1

Whom the Lord Jehovah loves, He in various ways reproves; ’Tis his settled, wise decree, That his sons chastised shall be.

Verse 2

Them to wean from self and sin, Try the grace he works within; Strip them of each idol god; Make them prize the Saviour’s blood;

Verse 3

Teach them what and where they are; Draw forth patience, faith, and prayer; Make them closer cling to Christ, And in him alone rejoice;

Verse 4

These are ends he has in view, And he’ll them accomplish too; Nor shall our poor peevish heart Make him from his purpose start.

Verse 5

[Yet his love and grace are such, He will ne’er afflict too much; But, in every chastening, prove His paternal care and love.]

Verse 6

Father, make us clearly view What thy love designs to do; And in every trying case, Trust thy faithfulness and grace.