351    C.M.     J. Hart
“Having loved ... he loved them to the end.” John 13. 1

1 The sinner that, by precious faith,
  Has felt his sins forgiven,
  Is manifestly passed from death,
  And sealed an heir of heaven.

2 [Though thousand snares enclose his feet,
  Not one shall hold him fast;
  Whatever dangers he may meet,
  He shall get safe at last.]

3 Not as the world the Saviour gives;
  He is no fickle friend;
  Whom once he loves he never leaves,
  But loves him to the end.

4 [The spirit that would this truth withstand,
  Would pull God’s temple down,
  Wrest Jesus’ sceptre from his hands,
  And spoil him of his crown.

5 Satan might then full victory boast;
  The church might wholly fall;
  If one believer may be lost,
  It follows, so may all.

6 But Christ in every age has proved
  His purchase firm and true;
  If this foundation be removed,
  What shall the righteous do?]

7 Brethren, by this, your claim, abide –
  This title to your bliss;
  Whatever loss you bear beside,
  O never give up this.