Thou hast commanded me to believe in Jesus;

         and I would flee to no other refuge,

     wash in no other fountain,

     build on no other foundation,

     receive from no other fullness,

     rest in no other relief.

His water and blood were not severed

     in their flow at the cross,

     may they never be separated in my creed

       and experiences;

May I be equally convinced of the guilt

     and pollution of sin,

   feel my need of a prince and saviour,

   implore of him repentance as well as forgiveness,

   love holiness, and be pure in heart,

   have the mind of Jesus, and tread in his steps.

Let me not be at my own disposal,

   but rejoice that I am under the care of one

   who is too wise to err,

     too kind to injure,

     too tender to crush.

May I scandalize none by my temper and conduct,

     but recommend and endear Christ to all around,

     bestow good on every one as circumstances

         permit,

     and decline no opportunity of usefulness.

Grant that I may value my substance,

     not as the medium of pride and luxury,

     but as the means of my support and stewardship.

Help me to guide my affections with discretion,

     to owe no man anything,

     to be able to give to him that needeth,

     to feel it my duty and pleasure to be merciful

       and forgiving,

     to show to the world the likeness of Jesus.