Strange is the faithful Christian's life

Verse 1

Strange is the faithful christian's life, What doth he feel within? A constant war, continual strife, To crush the pow'r of sin.

Verse 2

He seeks the will of God to do, And should he watch and pray; Yet his own will is working too! And leads his mind astray.

Verse 3

What oppositions does he fell! Doth not the thing he should. Contrary to his mind and will, He cannot as he would.

Verse 4

The flesh against the spirit lust, The will is captive led; Until the soul renews the trust; In Christ the living head.

Verse 5

Thus shall he overcome at last! In vain he shall not strive; For Jesus has him promise pass'd, To keep his faith alive.

Verse 6

Influenc'd by the spirit' pow'r! His lusts shall be subdu'd-- And he shall be enslav'd no more, Nor break his peace with God.

Verse 7

Dear Lord, with hopes on thee relied, I know I shall succeed: Till all my lusts are crucified, And I be fully freed.