Zion's Harp ‎#90

90. In earth’s anguish here I will not murmur

1 In earth’s anguish here I will not murmur, Neither seek nor crave a crown of honor, When my Lord a crown of thorns did wear. Will not seek the flow’ry path of roses, When our holy Lord and Saviour, Jesus, There on Calvary the cross did bear. 2 Give me, Lord, for this life’s journey only Truth to guide me through this world so lonely And Thy Spirit for to lead the way. Give a heart that willingly will follow On the path so steep and straight and narrow Where Thy holy feet once led the way. 3 In the true faith let me never tire; And the fruit of faith, the holy fire, Love untarnished, Lord, O give to me. Without it I cannot forward journey; Love alone can lead to love eternal; Only love leads through this world to Thee. 4 Friendly was to me Thy invitation, Dearest Lord! So in my humble station Heavenward my steps shall e’er proceed; Therefore lend unto Thy lowly servant From above Thy grace and love so fervent; Strengthen and direct my weary feet. 5 Let a clear and hopeful view be given Unto me into Thy blissful heaven, When on earth no rest from toil I find. In this vale of anguish and affliction Give me constant peace and pure affection And a trusting, heaven-gladdened mind. 6 Yea, upon this earth I am a stranger, Burdened with a cross and many dangers, Am a pilgrim, poor and unbeknown. Be the cross my pilgrim journey’s token Till my earthly house at last be broken, And I reach that dear and heav’nly home.

Text Information

• First Line: In earth’s anguish here I will not murmur
• Original Language: German
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2003
• Notes: Author: Karl Philipp Spitta

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