1032    S.M.     Henry Fowler
“How shall I give thee up, Ephraim?” Hosea 11. 8

1 “How shall I give thee up?”
  (’Tis Jesus speaks the word)
  “I am the sinner’s only hope;
  I am thy gracious Lord.

2 “Rebellious thou hast been,
  And art rebellious still;
  But since in love I took thee in,
  My promise I’ll fulfil.

3 “I’ve bound thee up secure,
  ’Midst all the rage of hell;
  The curse thou never shalt endure,
  For I’m unchangeable.

4 “My son, give me thy heart;
  Let me thy sorrows bear;
  ’Tis not thy caution, power, or art,
  Can save thee from despair.”

5 Lord, captivate my soul;
  Subdue the power of sin;
  My vile corruptions, O control;
  Let faith the battle win.