"'Twixt Jesus and the heavenly race Subsists a bond of sovereign grace-- A tie which hell's tremendous train Can ne'er dissolve or rend in twain.
"Life's sacred bond shall never break, Though earth should to its centre shake: We rest in hope, assured of this; For God has pledged His righteousness.
"By Him 'twas counseled, planned, and done, Wrought in the blood of His dear Son-- The Christ appointed to redeem All that the Father chose in Him.
"O sacred union, firm and strong! How great the grace! How sweet the song! To God alone be all the praise Of rich, eternal, heavenly grace.
"In spirit one with Him who rose Victorious o'er His mighty foes; Who went on high and took His seat, Pledge of the serpent's full defeat.
"Triumphant thus o'er adverse powers, (For all He is and has is ours,) With Him, the Head, we stand or fall-- Our Life, our Surety, and our All.
"Thus saved in Him, a chosen race, Here may we prove our faithfulness, And live to Him who for us died, With whom we shall be glorified."