As needles point towards the pole, When touched by the magnetic stone; So faith in JESUS, gives the soul A tendency before unknown. | Till then, by blinded passions led, In search of fancied good we range; The paths of disappointment tread, To nothing fixed, but love of change. | But when the Holy Ghost imparts A knowledge of the Savior’s love; Our wand’ring, weary, restless hearts, Are fixed at once, no more to move. | Now a new principle takes place, Which guides and animates the will; This love, another name for grace, Constrains to good, and bars from ill. | By love’s sure light we soon perceive Our noblest bliss, and proper end; And gladly every idol leave, To love and serve our Lord and Friend. | Thus borne along by faith and hope, We feel the Savior’s words are true; “And I, if I be lifted up, Jn 7:32 Will draw the sinner upward too.” | |