Zion's Harp ‎#47

47. Strive aright when God in mercy

1 Strive aright when God in mercy His compassion turns to you, That your soul so long o’er burdened, Freed from sin might live anew. 2 Strive to enter at the portal, Walk the narrow path of life; Here we wander in the valley; Death abounds with toil and strife. 3 Strive with zeal and passion glowing In the strength of your first love; Break the bonds of earth that keep you From your bright abode above. 4 Battle ‘gainst the power of Satan! Grow not weary in the fight, Struggle forward to the kingdom Of your God in endless light! 5 Trembling, keep your soul from falling; Prize your ransom more and more; Daily round your mortal body Countless dangers hover o’er. 6 Grasp the crown of glory firmly; God’s own precious gift retain. Perseverance brings the vict’ry; Sinful fall brings inward pain. 7 Until death the true and faithful Constantly shall fight with sin. Faith unwav’ring is their weapon; Every victory they’ll win. 8 Faith so true adores the Saviour, Loves His care and all His ways; Does not cherish worldly pleasure, Gives to God alone its praise. 9 Faithfulness will never venture; Of this world it is aware. If your treasure is in Heaven, Then your heart is also there. 10 Ye, who fight, do this consider; Strive aright and trembling stand! Daily let your feet move onward Till you reach the Heav’nly land.

Text Information

• First Line: Strive aright when God in mercy
• Original Language: German
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2003

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