I am the Lord’s! O joy beyond expression

I am the Lord’s! O joy beyond expression

O sweet response to voice of love Divine;

Faith’s joyous “Yes” to the assuring whisper

“Fear not! I have redeemed thee; thou art Mine.”

I am the Lord’s! It is the glad confession

Wherewith the Bride recalls the happy day

When love’s “I will” accepted Him forever

“The Lord’s

” to love

to honor and obey.

I am the Lord’s! Yet teach me all it meaneth

All it involves of love and loyalty

Of holy service

absolute surrender

And unreserved obedience unto Thee.

I am the Lord’s! Yes; body

soul

and spirit

O seal them irrecoverably Thine;

As Thou

Beloved

in Thy grace and fulness

Forever and forevermore art mine.