Stanza 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.
Stanza 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.
Stanza 3
His person fixes all my love,
His blood removes my fear;
And while he pleads for me above,
His arm preserves me here.
Stanza 4
His word of promise is my food,
His Spirit is my guide;
Thus daily is my strength renewed
And all my wants supplied. 88See also Book 3, Hymn 59
Stanza 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!
Stanza 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.