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
• Author: Karl Philipp Spitta
• Publication Date: 2003

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