But Can It Be That I Should Prove

1. But can it be, that I should prove For ever faithful to thy love, From sin for ever cease? I thank thee for the blessed hope; It lifts my drooping spirits up, It gives me back my peace.

2. In thee, O Lord, I put my trust, Mighty, and merciful, and just; Thy sacred word is past; And I, who dare thy word receive, Without committing sin shall live, Shall live to God at last.

3. I rest in thine almighty power; The name of Jesus is a tower, That hides my life above; Thou canst, thou wilt my Helper be; My confidence is all in thee, The faithful God of Love.

4. While still to thee for help I call, Thou wilt not suffer me to fall, Thou canst not let me sin; And thou shalt give me power to pray, Till all my sins are purged away, And all thy mind brought in.

5. Wherfore, in never-ceasing prayer, My soul to thy contiual care I faithfully commend! Assured that thou through life shalt save, And show thyself beyond the grave My everlasting Friend.