True-hearted, Whole-hearted

True-hearted, whole-hearted, faithful and loyal,
King of our lives, by Thy grace we will be
Under Thy standard, exalted and royal,
Strong in Thy strength, we will battle for Thee !

True-hearted, whole-hearted ! Fullest allegiance
Yielding henceforth to our glorious King ;

Valiant endeavour and loving obedience
Freely and joyously now would we bring. in.

True-hearted ! Saviour, Thou knowest our story ;

Weak are the hearts that we lay at Thy feet,
Sinful and treacherous ! yet, for Thy glory,
Heal them, and cleanse them from sin and deceit.

Whole-hearted ! Saviour, beloved and glorious,
Take Thy great power, and reign Thou alone,
Over our wills and affections victorious,
Freely surrendered, and wholly Thine own.

Half- hearted, false- hearted ! Heed we the warning !

Only the whole can be perfectly true ;
Bring the whole offering, all timid thought scorning,
True-hearted only if whole-hearted too.

Half-hearted ! Saviour, shall aught be withholden,
Giving Thee part who hast given us all ?

Blessings outpouring, and promises golden
Pledging, with never reserve or recall.

Half-hearted ! Master, shall any who know Thee
Grudge Thee their lives, who hast laid down Thine own ?

Nay ; we would offer the hearts that we owe Thee, —
Live for Thy love and Thy glory alone
Sisters, dear sisters, the call is resounding,
Will ye not echo the silver refrain,
Mighty and sweet, and in gladness abounding, —
Jesus is with us, His rest is before us,
Brightly His standard is waving above.

Brothers, dear brothers, in gathering chorus,
Peal out the watchword of courage and love !

Peal out the watchword, and silence it never,
Song of our spirits, rejoicing and free ! c True-hearted, whole-hearted, now and for ever,
King of our lives, by Thy grace we will be !'