Christian Songs, Song LXIII

Howe'er despised Christ's people be, Howe'er 'midst desart lands they stray, Them carefully seek out will he, And cheaful they'll his voice obey.

2 He'll like a faithful shepherd lead Them safe, and keep with tender care: With his life-giving truth them feed, Where streams of promis'd comfort are.

3 Whatever dangers threaten round, From dangers he'll their refuge prove; Thus strength in greatest straits be found, And none shall tear them from his love.

4 Thro' life and death their guide he'll be, (His worth in life and death their boast!) "Of these whom thou hast given me" (He'll say at last) Lo none I've lost!