I clasp the hand of Love divine,

Albert Benjamin Simpson (1843-1919)

7 Verses Divine Assurance Holy Spirit Empowerment

Verse 1

I clasp the hand of Love divine, I claim the gracious promise mine, And add to His my countersign, " I take"-" He undertakes."

Chorus

I take Thee, blessed Lord, I give myself to Thee, And Thou, according to Thy word, Dost undertake for me.

Verse 2

I take salvation full and free, Through Him who gave His life for me, He undertakes my all to be, “I take”—“He undertakes.”

Verse 3

I take Him as my holiness, My spirit’s spotless, heavenly dress, I take the Lord, my righteousness, “I take”—“He undertakes.”

Verse 4

I take the promised Holy Ghost, I take the power of Pentecost, To fill me to the uttermost, “I take”—“He undertakes.”

Verse 5

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.”

Verse 6

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.”