Lo! What a Cloud of Witnesses

Verse 1

Lo! what a cloud of witnesses Encompass us around! Men once like us with suffering tried, But now with glory crown'd.

Verse 2

Let us, with zeal like theirs inspired, Strive in the Christian race; And, freed, from every weight of sin, Their holy footsteps trace.

Verse 3

Behold a Witness nobler still, Who trod affliction's path-- Jesus, the Author, Finisher, Rewarder of our faith.

Verse 4

He, for the joy before Him set, And moved by pitying love, Endured the Cross, despised the shame, And now He reigns above.

Verse 5

Thither, forgetting things behind, Press we to God's right hand; There, with the Saviour and His saints, Triumphantly to stand.