1 Since we, though unworthy,
Through electing grace,
‘Mid Thy ransomed people
Have obtained a place,
Lord, may we be faithful
To our covenant found,
To Thee, as our Shepherd,
And Thy flock fast bound.

2 While we, deeply humbled,
Own we’re oft to blame,
This abides our comfort,
Thou art still the same,
In Thee all the needy
Have a Friend most dear,
Whose love and forbearance
Unexampled are.

3 Hear the joint petition
We present to Thee,
Whose unbounded mercy
Is our only plea;
All that is displeasing
Unto Thee forgive;
More to Thy Name’s glory
May we henceforth live.