I AM THE LORD’S! O JOY BEYOND EXPRESSION

I am the Lord’s! O joy beyond expression,
O sweet response to voice of love divine;
Faith’s joyous Yes to the assuring Whisper,
Fear not, I have redeemed thee. thou art Mine.

I am the Lord’s! it hushes every murmur,
It soothes the fevered spirit to its rest;
I am the Lord’s! it is the child’s rejoinder,
Who knows and feels the Father’s will is best.

I am the Lord’s! O eagerly and gladly,
Triumphantly and gratefully we sing;
I am the Lord’s it is the rock unfailing
To which our storm-tossed souls in danger cling.

I am the Lord’s! yet teach me all it meaneth,
All it involves of love and loyalty,
Of holy service, full and glad surrender,
And unreserved obedience unto Thee.

I am the Lord’s! yes; body, soul and spirit;
They’re sealed, and irrecoverably Thine;
As Thou, Beloved, in Thy grace and fullness
For ever and for evermore art mine.