The faith which once for all was giv'n
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The faith which once for all was giv'n Unto the saints of old, Has been committed unto us To guard, defend, and hold. |
| And we know whom we have believed And are persuaded that He is able To guard, through the Holy Spirit, Our deposit to that day. |
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This good deposit is the mark Of God's economy, Without it we will miss the aim Of His recovery. |
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The myst'ry of the common faith, A conscience pure requires; A holy, separated life For us the Lord desires. |
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This outline of the healthy words, In faith and love we'll hold; All different teaching, fruitless talk, Reject with spirit bold. |
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Oh, healthful teaching, wholesome words: The truth of godliness! Oh, good deposit, common faith, And life of holiness! |
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Lord, make us now those faithful men Who pass on what we've heard; Make us examples of the saints In spirit, faith, and word. |
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CA, United States
It was rewritten to match the word more than Daniel Whittle's experience. The hymn is based on 2 Tim. 1:12 regarding guarding the good deposit.
I agree with the previous comment completely!
United States
I do like this site overall, but at times, songs like this confuse me. Here is the original:
http://nethymnal.org/htm/i/k/ikwihb.htm
I would like to know the background of this rewording.