As needles point towards the pole,

When touched by the magnetic stone;

So faith in JESUS, gives the soul

A tendency before unknown.

Till then, by blinded passions led,

In search of fancied good we range;

The paths of disappointment tread,

To nothing fixed, but love of change.

But when the Holy Ghost imparts

A knowledge of the Savior's love;

Our wand'ring, weary, restless hearts,

Are fixed at once, no more to move.

Now a new principle takes place,

Which guides and animates the will;

This love, another name for grace,

Constrains to good, and bars from ill.