1 My God, assist me, while I raise
An anthem of harmonious praise;
My heart thy wonders shall proclaim,
And spread its banners in thy name.

2 In Christ, I view a store divine;
My Father, all that store is thine;
Be thee prepar'd, by thee bestow'd;
Hail to the Saviour, and the God!

3 When gloomy shades my soul o'erspread,
"Let there be light," th' Almighty said;
And Christ, my sun, his beams displays,
And scatters round celestial rays.

4 Condemn'd, thy criminal I stood,
And awful justice ask'd my blood;
That welcome Saviour from thy throne
Brought righteousness and pardon down.

5 My soul was all o'erspread with sin,
And lo, his grace hath made me clean:
He rescues from th' infernal foe,
And full redemption will bestow.

6 Ye saints, assist my grateful tongue;
Ye angels, warble back my song:
For love like this demands the praise
Of heav'nly harps, and endless days.