318. O Lamb of God

1.

O Lamb of God, still keep us

Close to Thy pierced side ;

'Tis only there in safety

And peace we can abide ;

With foes and snares around us,

And lusts and fears within ;

The grace that sought and found us,

Alone can keep us clean.

2.

'Tis only in Thee hiding

We feel ourselves secure ;

Only in Thee abiding,

The conflict can endure :

Thine arm the victory gaineth

O'er every hateful foe ;

Thy love our hearts sustaineth

In all their cares and woe.

3.

Soon shall our eyes behold Thee

With rapture face to face ;

And, resting there in glory,

We'll sing Thy pow’r and grace :

Thy beauty, Lord, and glory,

The wonders of Thy love,

Shall be the endless story

Of all Thy saints above.