The Cyber Hymnal ‎#9864

9864. Do I believe what Jesus saith

1 Do I believe what Jesus saith,
And think His Gospel true?
Lord, make me bold to own my faith,
And practice virtue, too.

2 Suppress my shame, subdue my fear,
Arm me with heav’nly zeal,
That I may make Thy power appear,
And works of praise fulfill.

3 If men shall see my virtue shine,
And spread my name abroad,
Thine is the power, the praise is Thine,
My Savior and my God!

4 Thus when the saints in glory meet,
Their lips proclaim Thy grace;
They cast their honors at Thy feet,
And own their borrowed rays.

Text Information

• First Line: Do I believe what Jesus saith
• Author: Isaac Watts
• Meter: CMD
• Language: English
• Source: Sermons, 1721-27
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: The words have also been combined with "Am I a Soldier of the Cross?" and published as a single hymn.

Tune Information

• Name: ARLINGTON
• Composer: Thomas Augustine Arne (1762)
• Arranger: Ralph Harrison
• Meter: CM
• Key: F Major
• Source: Arr.: Sacred Harmony – A Collection of Psalmtunes, Ancient and Modern (London: 1784)
• Copyright: Public Domain