By Faith We Are Divinely Sure

1 By faith we are divinely sure
That grace to us is given.
No human effort can secure
This precious gift from heaven.
'Tis God Himself who must begin
The blessed work of faith within
And lead us to the Savior.

2 A wondrous blessing is our faith,
It gives the peace we treasure,
It comforts us in life and death
And grants us joy's full measure.
It helps us overcome our grief,
And for our doubts we find relief
By trusting in God's promise.

3 Though in a dark and fearsome hour
My sins may sore accuse me,
God shall sustain me by His power
And not His grace refuse me.
More than my sins His grace abounds,
A truth that in His Word resounds
For all repentant sinners.

4 The Word of God can never fail,
It is the rock of ages
When Satan doth my faith assail,
Or doubt its battle wages.
No more shall fear my soul enfold,
Since I by faith God's grace behold,
Which every fear can banish.

5 My faith shall keep in mind its goal
And constantly endeavor
To conquer what ensnares the soul
And would from God me sever,
While holding fast its gleaming shield,
The Spirit's sword I too will wield,
Until my foes are vanquished.

6 Now in this faith I will abide
Until my days are ended.
I will not fear what may betide,
I am by faith defended.
God's Word a token doth remain
That in this faith I shall retain
The promised crown and glory.

Source: Hymnal for Church and Home (2nd ed.) #188