" Never perish," words of mercy,
Coming from the lips of one,
Who, though here a homeless stranger,
Fills the high eternal throne.
Brightness of the Father's glory,
God and man in one combined;
Faithful Shepherd of the chosen,
Safe are those to Him assigned.
"Never perish," words of sweetness,
Dissipating every fear,
Filling all with joy and gladness,
Who the Shepherd's voice can hear;
Bringing richest consolation
To the soul fatigued, oppressed;
Sweet refreshment to the fainting,
And to weary spirits rest.
"Never perish," words of power,
Satan now I can defy;
Safe my soul beyond my keeping,
Hid with Christ in God on high.
Come what will, I'm safe forever
"'Tis the promise of my God,
Written in His word unfailing,
Sealed with Jesus' precious blood.
"Never perish," words of glory,
Heaven is mine, and all is well;
O, my soul! With rapture burning,
On this precious sentence dwell.
Think not of thy faults and failings,
Nor on they deservings brood;
What thou art in Jesus ponder,
And this promise of thy God.