I fell in love with Jesus when he took my sins away
And notified my sinful heart of his intent to stay
With me forever in my life to help me learn and grow
And give him praise for all his work and serve him here below.

Sometimes I falter in my work and do not do my best.
I turn from being faithful and fall beneath the test.
My sinful nature so imperfect wants to have its way.
Then I think of Jesus’ promise: he will always stay.

So with my heart turned back again to love and serve my Lord,
I struggle forth, then, to obey and preach his precious word.
Among the hurt this world has brought, my mind is set for trust
In him with whom I fell in love, who brought me from the dust.