THE TIE THAT BINDS by D. H. LAMSON

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 21, 1869

THE TIE THAT BINDS.

By D. H. LAMSON

What tie shall bind my heart to Thee, Thou Lord of life, with tender feeling, But that thy blood doth purchase me, Thy heart its ample grace revealing? For weariness, a quiet rest, And every wound, a balm for healing; A peaceful calm within my breast, And this the Holy Spirit sealing.

For me, dear Saviour, can it be, That mansions bright are now preparing, And through the long eternity, I shall its pleasures e'er be sharing? For me, dear Lord, the angels stand, To face the foe with heavenly daring; And in my need, thine own right hand, To shield me, thou art ever baring.

Oh! may I never more forget My deeds an angel's pen is writing; My words and thoughts, though idle, yet That same swift pen the truth's inditing. My record, is it spotless, pure? And am I his rich grace inviting? Oh! shall I to the end endure? My vows, though paying, still be plighting?

Be this my lot, be this my aim, Be this my best, my firm endeavor; Thou shalt my best affections claim, May naught from thine, my spirit sever. Then shall I rest from all my fears, And wander from thy presence never; Thine own kind hand shall dry my tears, Thy smiles make glad my heart forever.

D. H. LAMSON.