John 2:23, 24: Many believed in His name,... but Jesus, &c

Jesus, Thou know'st what is in man,
So false, and changeable, and vain:
If now we in Thy name believe.
If Thee this moment we receive.
The next we cast our faith away,
And basely our dear Lord betray.

Thou canst not to our keeping trust
Thy grace, no sooner gain'd than lost:
But that we may in Thee confide,
ith us continually abide,
A people for Thyself prepare,
And keep our hearts by reigning there.