Should we not glory in the cause

Verse 1

Should we not glory in the cause? Of Christ our Sovereign Lord; Who will be as he ever was, Our great and sure reward.

Verse 2

The Christian man should never faint, Tho' he should feel the smart-- It is the Cross that makes the Saint, And purifies the heart.

Verse 3

This was Saint Paul's sincere desire, For this he humbly pray'd; O! may the Lord your minds inspire! With grace as ye may need.

Verse 4

The Lord endow you from above! Give you to understand: The height and depth of saving love, And bounties of his hand.

Verse 5

Far more than we can think or know, Or any wise believe; Will Christ on humble souls bestow, Who seek in him to live.