Verse 1

O Lord, close to Thee we would cleave,

And rest on Thy promise alone,

Thy righteousness only receive,

And never place trust in our own.

Verse 2

For Thou art our Shepherd divine,

Whose word on our hearts we shall keep

“This flock has the Father made mine;

I lay down my life for my sheep …

Verse 3

“‘Tis life everlasting I give;

My blood was the price my sheep cost,

Not one that on me shall believe

Shall ever be finally lost.”

Verse 4

This God is the God we adore,

Our faithful, unchangeable friend!

Whose love is as great as His power,

And knows neither measure nor end!

Verse 5

‘Tis Jesus the first and the last,

Whose Spirit shall guide us safe home;

We’ll praise Him for all that is past,

And trust Him for all that’s to come.