Verse 1

HOW blest is life if lived for Thee, My loving Saviour and my Lord: No pleasures that the world can give Such perfect gladness can afford.

Verse 2

To know I am Thy ransomed child, Bought by Thine own most precious blood. And from Thy loving hand to take With grateful heart each gift of good;

Verse 3

All day to walk beneath Thy smile, Watching Thine eye to guide me still, To rest at night beneath Thy care, Guarded by Thee from every ill;

Verse 4

To feel that though I journey on By stony paths and rugged ways, Thy blessed feet have gone before, And strength is given for weary days.

Verse 5

Such love shall ever make me glad, Strong in Thy strength to work or rest, Until I see Thee face to face, And in Thy light am fully blest. Anonymous

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