i clasp the hand of love

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.




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 Him as my holiness,

my spirit's spotless heavenly dress,

I take the Lord my Righteousness,

I take, He undertakes.




I take the promised Holy Ghost,

I take the power of Pentecost,

to fill me to the uttermost,

I take, He undertakes.




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 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.