Verse 1
Th’ Almighty can employ his power
To snatch us from the dreadful hour;
But oft, t’ exalt his name,
To raise our bliss and virtue higher,
Continues with us in the fire,
And saves us in the flame.
Verse 2
If God doth for a time defer
To answer his continued prayer,
Shall sinful man complain,
When Christ the Lord forever blest
Repeats, and urges his request,
Yet seems to pray in vain!