O Lord, I am oppressed; undertake for me.
Isaiah 38:14
Words: Albert B. Simpson, Hymns and Song of the Four-Fold Gospel and the Fullness of Jesus (New York: Christian Alliance Publishing, 1891), pages 42–43.
Music: Charles H. Forrest (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Forrest (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
I clasp the hand of love divine,
I claim the gracious promise mine,
And this eternal countersign,
I take
—He undertakes.
Refrain
I take Thee, blessèd Lord,
I give myself to Thee;
And Thou, according to Thy word,
Dost undertake for me.
I take salvation full and free,
Thro’ Him who gave His life for me,
He undertakes my all to be,
I take
—He undertakes.
Refrain
I take Him as my holiness,
My spirit’s spotless, heavenly dress,
I take the Lord, my righteousness,
I take
—He undertakes.
Refrain
I take the promised Holy Ghost,
I take the power of Pentecost,
To fill me to the uttermost,
I take
—He undertakes.
Refrain
I take Him for this mortal frame,
I take my healing thro’ His name,
And all His risen life I claim,
I take
—He undertakes.
Refrain
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.
Refrain
I take His highest will for me,
Faith’s utmost possibility,
For time and all eternity,
I take
—He undertakes.