A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#779

779. Cleaving to Christ

1 Brethren, let us praise the Lord,
Exalt his blessed name;
Let us hear and keep his word;
His glory be our aim.
Let us resolutely strive
To work God's work with full intent;
And what is it? To believe
On him whom he hath sent.

2 Faith, implanted from above,
Will prove a fertile root,
Whence will spring a tree of love,
Producing precious fruit.
Though bleak winds the boughs deface,
The rooted stock shall still remain;
Leaves may languish, fruit decrease,
But more shall grow again.

3 Happy souls! who cleave to Christ
By pure and living faith,
Finding him their King and Priest,
Their God and guide till death.
God’s own foe may plague his sons;
Sin may distress, but not subdue;
Christ, who conquered for us once,
Will in us conquer too.

Text Information

• First Line: Brethren, let us praise the Lord
• Title: Cleaving to Christ
• Author: Hart
• Meter: 7.6.8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844

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