The Psalms Hymns and Spiritual Songs of the Old and New Testament, faithfully translated into English Metre ‎#X

X. Difficulty of sincere Conversion

1 Strait is the Way, the Door is strait,
that leads to Joys on high;
'Tis but a few that find the Gate,
while Crowds mistake and die.
Beloved Self must be deny'd,
the Mind and Will renew'd
Passion suppress'd, and Patience try'd,
and vain Desires subdu'd.

2 Flesh is a dangerous Foe to Grace,
where it prevails and rules;
Flesh must be humbl'd, Pride abas'd,
lest they destroy our Souls.
The Love of Gold be banish'd hence,
(that vile Idolatry)
And ev'ry Member, ev'ry Sense,
in sweet Subjection lie.

3 The Tongue, that most unruly Pow'r,
requires a strong Restraint:
We must be watchful ev'ry Hour,
and pray, but never faint.
Lord! can a feeble, helpless Worm
fulfil a Task so hard?
Thy Grace must all my Work perform,
and give the free Reward.

Text Information

• First Line: Strait is the Way, the Door is strait
• Title: Difficulty of sincere Conversion
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1773

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