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Strangers and Pilgrims

Charles Wesley • English

Primary Scripture: Genesis 12:1

Verse 1

In every time and place Who serve the Lord most high, Are called His sovereign will to embrace, And still their own deny; To follow His command, On earth as pilgrims rove, And seek an undiscovered land, And house, and friends above.

Verse 2

Father, the narrow path To that far country show; And in the steps of Abraham’s faith Enable me to go, A cheerful sojourner Where’er Thou bidd’st me roam, Till, guided by Thy Spirit here, I reach my heavenly home.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • genesis 12:1

Reference 2

  • matthew 26:41

Reference 3

  • hebrews 11:8

Reference 4

  • hebrews 11:13