That I’d no hope in God, I was then brought to feel.
Repentance moved Jesus my sins to forgive;
I could trust in his word, on his promises live;
But I found no response, none to guide in the place;
Those around had no faith in a change wrought by grace.
’Midst life’s changing scenes, I most happily found
A people who knew Heaven’s own joyful sound;
Our union and love then were truly divine,
I’d the witness, and knew Heaven’s blessings were mine.
I could then bless the Lord for this chastening rod;