I will not let Thee go, my Lord, I will not let Thee go! Confession glad on Thee outpoured, Thine own dear heart to know. My heart desires, my lips request To be of use to Thee, That in that day I’d share Your rest Through serving faithfully.
And days ahead I shall not fear I trust Thy sovereign Hand! So all creation bend and hear This cry! My joyful stand! No longer days of sad neglect Now shall affront my view Nor sorrowed nights of deep regret I’ll waste apart from You.
Ambition shall no longer keep, Unyielding grip on me. While true ’tis pride’s veins do run deep They’re severed Lord in Thee It was with joy that Caleb stood ’Hind Joshua on that day. And glory comes to all who would Now enter Caleb’s way.
Though not through my own efforts vain Could I e’er make You glad But through apostles’ teaching gain The view such brothers had. And through their practice enter in My crown in hand that day. And joy with Your apostles then Not having turned away.
My heart, my soul, I have resigned Drink off’ring for Your joy. Imagination ne’er could find Or want greater employ! I will not let Thee go my Lord, I will not let Thee go! Confession glad on Thee outpoured, Thine own dear heart to know.