242.  Precious Promise

1
Precious promise God hath given
To the weary ones who try
Treasure to lay up in heaven,
“I will guide thee with mine eye.”

Chorus
I will guide thee, I will guide thee,
I will guide thee with mine eye;
In the way which I will show thee,
“I will guide thee with mine eye.”

2
When temptations almost win thee,
And thy trusted watchers fly,
Let this promise ring within thee,
“I will guide thee with mine eye.”

3
When thine earthly hopes have perished
In the grave of years gone by,
Let this promise still be cherished,
“I will guide thee with mine eye.”

4
By and by the heav’nly treasures,
Moth and rust could ne’er destroy,
Thou wilt find laid up in glory,
Guided to them by mine eye.