Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#448

448. How do Thy mercies close me round!

1 How do Thy mercies close me round!
For ever be Thy name adored;
I blush in all things to abound;
The servant is above his Lord!

2 Inured to poverty and pain,
A suff'ring life my Master led:
The Son of God, the Son of man,
He had not where to lay His head.

3 But lo! a place He hath prepared
For me, whom watchful angels keep;
Yea, He himself becomes my guard;
He smooths my bed and gives me sleep.

4 Jesus protects; my fears, begone:
What can the Rock of Ages move?
Safe in Thine arms I lay me down,
Thine everlasting arms of love.

5 I rest beneath th'Almighty's shade,
My griefs expire, my troubles cease;
Thou, Lord, on whom my soul is stay'd,
Wilt keep me still in perfect peace.

6 Me for Thine own Thou lov'st to take
In time and in eternity;
Thou never, never wilt forsake
A helpless worm that trusts in Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: How do Thy mercies close me round!
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Blessedness: future, anticipated; Christians: their life and experience; Righteousness: Blessings of; Security of Christians
• Notes: Author from index: C. Wesley

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