576--I clasp the hand of Love divine,

I clasp the hand of Love divine,

576

	1.	I clasp the hand of Love divine,
		I claim the gracious promise mine,
		And add to His my countersign,
		"I take"-"He undertakes."
		I take Thee, blessed Lord,
		I give myself to Thee,
		And Thou, according to Thy word,
		Dost undertake for me.
	2.	I could never keep my hold,
		He will hold me fast;
		For my love is often cold,
		He must hold me fast.
	3.	I am precious in His sight,
		He will hold me fast;
		Those He saves are His delight,
		He will hold me fast.
	4.	He'll not let my soul be lost,
		Christ will hold me fast;
		Bought by Him at such a cost,
		He will hold me fast.