2 Corinthians 12: Jesus, Thy grace suffices

Jesus, Thy grace suffices,
Thy gospel grace alone,
When pride or nature rises
To keep the evil down.
Above the strength of passion,
If grace its strength exert,
It brings assured salvation
To this poor, tempted heart.

Long as the flesh and spirit
Against each other lust,
Asunder sawn I bear it,
Who in Thy mercy trust:
The Spirit's lust is stronger,
(I still with joy confess,)
The elder serves the younger,
And nature bows to grace.

In each distressing hour,
My Saviour's help I own,
Thy love's almighty power
Is in my weakness shown.
And soon o'er death victorious
I shall Thy joy receive,
And in my body glorious
Thy life eternal live.