It is the Lord—enthroned in light,

Whose claims are all divine,

Who has an undisputed right

To govern me and mine.

2 It is the Lord—who gives me all,

My wealth, my friends my ease;

And of his bounties may recall

Whatever part he please.

3 It is the Lord—my covenant God—

Thrice blesséd be his name—

Whose gracious promise, sealed with blood,

Must ever be the same.

4 Can I, with hopes so firmly built,

Be faithless, or repine?

No: gracious God! take what thou wilt;

To thee I all resign.