To be a holy sacrifice

Verse 1

To be a holy sacrifice Is what each christian ought, As the Apostle testifies: In action, word and thought.

Verse 2

The pow'r and faculties of mind, And all the soul desires, Must be to have the will resign'd To all the Lord requires.

Verse 3

Each member of the body, should Thus have their rule and guide, To act and do the best they could, Be ever more employ'd:

Verse 4

The heart must be within renew'd, Endow'd with heav'nly grace; Conform'd unto the living God And all his righteous ways.

Verse 5

The world with all its great esteem, Real christians won't pursue; To serve the Lord is all their aim As well as they can do.

Verse 6

The christian humble, low and meek Will find establish'd rest; They find such treasures as they seek Which makes them truly bless'd.