For sins through Thy dear blood forgiven,

The comforts of Thy precious Word,

And hopes of endless bliss in Heaven;

Bought by Thy suffering and Thy shame,—

For these, O Lord, I bless Thy name!

Lord! should it be Thy sovereign will

To blast my earthly happiness,

Yet give me grace to praise Thee still,

With trembling lips Thy wisdom bless;

Crushed or exalted—still the same,