My soul is now united To Christ the Living Vine; His grace I long have slighted, But now I know He's mine; I was to God a stranger Till Jesus took me in; He freed my soul from danger, And pardon'd all my sin.

Soon as my all I ventured On the atoning Blood, The Holy Spirit entered, And I was born of God; Still Christ is my Salvation- What can I covet more? I fear no condemnation, My Father's wrath is o'er.

By floods and flames surrounded, I now my way pursue; Nor shall I be confounded, With glory in my view, I taste a heavenly pleasure, And need not fear a frown; Christ is my joy and treasure, My glory and my crown.

Christians be not faint-hearted, Though least among the flock; From Chris! you'll ne'er be parted, While built upon the Rock; Let's speed our pace to glory, We soon shall meet above, And tell the wondrous story Of His redeeming love.