1. The faith which once for all was giv'n
  Unto the saints of old,
  Has been committed unto us
  To guard, defend, and hold.
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  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.
2. This good deposit is the mark
  Of God's economy,
  Without it we will miss the aim
  Of His recovery.
3. The myst'ry of the common faith,
  A conscience pure requires;
  A holy, separated life
  For us the Lord desires.
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  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.
4. This outline of the healthy words,
  In faith and love we'll hold;
  All different teaching, fruitless talk,
  Reject with spirit bold.
5. Oh, healthful teaching, wholesome words:
  The truth of godliness!
  Oh, good deposit, common faith,
  And life of holiness!
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  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.
6. 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.