The faithful servants of the Lord

Verse 1

The faithful servants of the Lord, Who teach the plain and simple word Are always tempted, always tried, Distress'd and vext on ev'ry side.

Verse 2

Such was the first Apostl's fate, As sacred writings do relate; And all their faithful partners meet, The like reward and equal treat.

Verse 3

Oftimes they are falsely accus'd, And therefore slander'd and abus'd; When they endeavour to discharge, Their office to the world at large.

Verse 4

The Gospel is the purest light, It brings the sacred truth to sight; But where the truth, its beauty shows, There Satan's Kingdom will oppose.

Verse 5

The Servants of the Saviour are Expos'd to danger, dread and fear; Continual conflicts, war and strife Attends the course of all their life.

Verse 6

Expos'd to wants of ev'ry kind, Distress'd in body and in mind-- Esteem'd as men of meanest worth, As the off-scourings of the earth.

Verse 7

Oftimes as Pilgrim's, here they roam, No certain stay, or Place of home; The chief reward they hope to have, Is that which is beyond the grave.