Calvary's Praises ‎#151

151. The Promise Divine

1 Oh, you who in bondage are living,
Yet longing from chains to be free,
This promise the Savior is giving:
“My grace is sufficient for thee.”

Refrain:
My grace is sufficient for thee,
My grace is sufficient for thee,
“Thy strength is made perfect in weakness”
I know that was promised of me.

2 The tempter is trying to hold you
Away from the lover of men;
He knows that if Christ should enfold you
Sin never could charm you again. [Refrain]

3 Fear not that when trials o’ertook you,
Unfaithful and weak you would prove,
For tho’ ev’ry other forsook you,
The Savior would whisper His love. [Refrain]

4 Let fear from your spirit be driven,
His word Christ is able to keep;
The heart that to Jesus is given
No storm from his bosom can sweet. [Refrain]

5 Yield now to your soul’s constant craving,
Be freed from your fetters today;
Still Jesus is seeking and saving;—
Step over the line, while you may. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, you who in bondage are living
• Title: The Promise Divine
• Author: James Rowe
• Refrain First Line: My grace is sufficient for thee
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Oh, you who in bondage are living]
• Composer: Chas. H. Gabriel
• Notes: Public Domain.