A Selection of Hymns ‎#CIII

CIII. The Security of Christ's Sheep

1 My soul, with joy attend,
While Jesus silence breaks;
No angel’s harp such music yields,
As what my shepherd speaks.

2 "I know my sheep," he cries,
"My soul approves them well:
"Vain is the treacherous world’s disguise,
"And vain the rage of hell.

3 "I freely feed them now
"With tokens of my love,
"But richer pastures I prepare,
"And sweeter streams above.

4 "Unnumber'd years of bliss
"I to my sheep will give;
"And, while my throne unshaken stands,
"Shall all my chosen live.

5 "This tried almighty hand
"Is rais'd for their defence:
"Where is the power shall reach them there?
"Or what shall force them thence?

6 Enough, my gracious Lord,
Let faith triumphant cry;
My heart can on this promise live,
Can on this promise die.

Text Information

• First Line: My soul, with joy attend
• Title: The Security of Christ's Sheep
• Author: Dr. Doddridge
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  John 10:27-30
• Topic: Scripture Doctrines and Blessings: Perseverance; Perseverance in grace; Safety of Christ's sheep; Sheep of Christ secure
• Notes: Public Domain.

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