Restoring and Preserving Grace

With all my powers of heart and tongue,

I'll praise my Maker in my song;

Angels shall hear the notes I raise,

Approve the song, and join the praise.

To God I cried when troubles rose;

He heard me, and subdued my foes:

He did my rising fears control,

And strength diffused through all my soul.

Amidst a thousand snares, I stand

Upheld and guarded by Thy hand;

Thy words my fainting soul revive,

And keep my dying faith alive.

Grace will complete what grace begins,

To save from sorrow or from sins;

The work that wisdom undertakes,

Eternal mercy ne'er forsakes.