1 JESUS, Thou art mine forever,
Dearer far than earth to me;
Neither life nor death shall sever
Those sweet ties which bind to Thee.

2 All were drear to me and lonely,
If Thy presence gladdened not;
While I sing to Thee--Thee only,
Mine's an ever blissful lot.

3 Thou alone art all my Treasure,
Who hast died that I may live,
Thou conferrest noblest pleasure,
Who dost all my sins forgive.

4 Brightest gems and fairest flowers,
Lose their beauty in Thy frown;
Joy and peace, like balmy showers,
In Thy smile come gently down.

5 Jesus, thou art mine forever,
Suffer not myself to stray;
Let me in my weakness never
Cast my priceless pearl away.

6 Lamb of God! I do implore Thee,
Guard, support me, lest I fall:
Let me evermore adore Thee,
Be my everlasting All.