When, weary in the Christian race,

Far-off appears my resting-place,

And fainting, I mistrust Thy grace—

Then, Saviour, plead for me!

When I have err'd and gone astray

Afar from Thine own and Wisdom's way,

And see no glimmering guiding ray—

Still, Saviour, plead for me!

When Satan, by my sins made bold,