Hymns

From pole to pole let others roam,

by John Newton·1779·Meter 8.6.8.6 (CM)

Based on Lam 3:24

1

From pole to pole let others roam,
And search in vain for bliss;
My soul is satisfied at home,
The Lord my portion is.

2

Jesus, who on his glorious throne
Rules heav'n and earth and sea;
Is pleased to claim me for his own,
And give himself to me.

3

His person fixes all my love,
His blood removes my fear;
And while he pleads for me above,
His arm preserves me here.

4

His word of promise is my food,
His Spirit is my guide;
Thus daily is my strength renewed
And all my wants supplied. See also Book 3, Hymn 59

5

For him I count as gain each loss,
Disgrace, for him, renown;
Well may I glory in his cross,
While he prepares my crown!

6

Let worldlings then indulge their boast,
How much they gain or spend!
Their joys must soon give up the ghost,
But mine shall know no end.