My God, my Strength, my Hope,

On thee I cast my care,

With humble confidence look up,

And know thou hearest my prayer.

Give me on thee to wait,

Till I can all things do—

On thee, almighty to create,

Almighty to renew.

2 I want a Godly fear,

A quick-discerning eye,

That looks to thee when sin is near,

And bids the tempter fly;

A spirit still prepared,

And armed with jealous care,

For ever standing on its guard,

And watching unto prayer.

3 I rest upon thy word;

The promise is for me;

My succor and salvation, Lord,

Shall surely come from thee:

But let me still abide,

Nor from my hope remove,

Till thou my patient spirit guide

Into thy perfect love.