Did my heart grief ever rend?
Have I e'er been vexèd sore?
Satan e'er fool'd me before?
Aye—but henceforth am I free,
Faithfully thou shieldest me,
My salvation comes from Thee!
What thou mean'st, my bitter foe!
By thy deeds tow'rds me I know;
Truly thou with all thy pow'r
Seek'st me ever to devour.