Shrink not to be courageous,
O tender, shooting branch.
For through the Vine protection runs
To broken reeds and
Dimly burning wicks.
Yet from the same flows terrifying might
Destroying your enemy's deeds.
The majesty of His person rushes presently, incessantly into you
Intending and performing all He desires.
Jesus your Vine floods you in His goodness,
His humility,
His bold and fearless faith,
His inexhaustible love,
His unflinching favor.
Freely giving you all He has - and nothing He has not.
This Savior is yours every moment, in every way.
Wherefore calls He unto us,
Be strong and courageous, and only believe?
That we make way
For the boundless pleasures of His abiding.