Zeal for Christ

Verse 1

Blest men who stretch their willing hands Submissive to their Lord's commands, And yield their liberty and breath, To him that lov'd their souls in death.

Verse 2

Led me to suffer, and to die, If thou, my gracious Lord, art nigh: One smile from thee my heart shall fire, And teach me smiling to expire.

Verse 3

If nature at the trial shake, And from the cross or flames draw back, Grace can its feeble courage raise And turn its tremblings into praise.

Verse 4

While scarce I dare with Peter say, "I'll boldly tread the bleeding way;" Yet in thy steps, like John, I'd move With humble hope, and silent love.