344    C.M.     W. Hammond
Perseverance. Ps. 89. 28-34; Isa. 49. 16

1 For us the dear Redeemer died;
  Why are we then ashamed?
  We stand for ever justified,
  And cannot be condemned.

2 Though we believe not, he is true;
  The work is in his hand;
  His gracious purpose he will do.
  And all his word shall stand.

3 If once the love of Christ we feel
  Upon our hearts impressed,
  The mark of that celestial seal
  Can never be erased.

4 The Lord will scourge us if we stray,
  And wound us with distress;
  But he will never take away
  His covenant of peace.

5 The peace which Jesus’ blood secures,
  And fixes in our hearts,
  To all eternity endures,
  Nor finally departs.