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Lyrics:A. B. Simpson
Music:C. H. Forrest
Meter:8.8.8.6. with chorus

This hymn has a unique tune

 

 1  I clasp the hand of Love divine,

    I claim the gracious promise mine,

    And add to His my countersign,

       "I take" — "He undertakes."

 

   I take Thee, blessed Lord,

   I give myself to Thee,

And Thou, according to Thy word,

   Dost undertake for me.

 

 2  I take salvation full and free,

    Through Him who gave His life for me,

    He undertakes my all to be,

       "I take" — "He undertakes."

 

   I take Thee, blessed Lord,

   I give myself to Thee,

And Thou, according to Thy word,

   Dost undertake for me.

 

 3  I take Him as my holiness,

    My spirit's spotless, heavenly dress,

    I take the Lord, my righteousness,

       "I take" — "He undertakes."

 

   I take Thee, blessed Lord,

   I give myself to Thee,

And Thou, according to Thy word,

   Dost undertake for me.

 

 4  I take the promised Holy Ghost,

    I take the power of Pentecost,

    To fill me to the uttermost,

       "I take" — "He undertakes."

 

   I take Thee, blessed Lord,

   I give myself to Thee,

And Thou, according to Thy word,

   Dost undertake for me.

 

 5  I take Him for this mortal frame,

    I take my healing through His Name,

    And all His risen life I claim,

       "I take" — "He undertakes."

 

   I take Thee, blessed Lord,

   I give myself to Thee,

And Thou, according to Thy word,

   Dost undertake for me.

 

 6  I simply take Him at His word,

    I praise Him that my prayer is heard,

    And claim my answer from the Lord,

       "I take" — "He undertakes."

 

   I take Thee, blessed Lord,

   I give myself to Thee,

And Thou, according to Thy word,

   Dost undertake for me.