To bear the blessed Savior's cross

Verse 1

To bear the blessed Saviour's Cross, And follow him in all his ways, To be content with gain and loss, Requires the aid of heav'nly grace.

Verse 2

First it is pleasing news to hear: Ye weary souls come unto me, Your minds I will refresh and cheer, And of your burthens set you free.

Verse 3

But when the Saviour's cause requires To walk the straight and narrow road; This proves a cross to their desires, To those who hate the ways of God.

Verse 4

But they who truly love the Lord, It is their aim and full design, To look to God and trust his word, And never murmur or repine.

Verse 5

They imitate their glorious head, And cleave to him their mighty friend; Oft Satan makes them feel afraid, Yet they endure unto the end.

Verse 6

May I be truly one of those, That follow Jesus ever more; Though world and Satan still oppose, May I not yield unto their pow'r.