O THOU faithful God of love, Gladly I thy promise plead, Waiting for my last...

O THOU faithful God of love, Gladly I thy promise plead, Waiting for my last remove, Hastening to the happy dead, Lo, I cast on thee my care, Breathe my latest breath in prayer.

Trusting in thy word alone, I to thee my children leave; Call my little ones thine own, Give them, all thy blessings give, Keep them while on earth they breathe, Save their souls from endless death.

Whom I to thy grace commend Into thy protection take, Be her sure immortal friend, Save her for my Saviour's sake; Free from sin, from sorrow free, Let my widow trust in thee.

Father of the fatherless, Husband of the widow prove; Me and mine persist to bless, Tell me we shall meet above, Seal the promise on my heart, Bid me then in peace depart.