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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