Zion's Harp ‎#99

99. Steep and thorny is the way

1 Steep and thorny is the way
Leading us to full perfection;
Blessed they who therein stay,
Battling under Christ’s direction.
Blest is he who runs the race,
On the way not falls from grace.

2 Their reward is truly great
Who, unto the end enduring.
All to Christ do consecrate,
Flee the worldly lust alluring.
They who hope unfailingly
For the crown of victory.

3 Draw, O Lord, us near to Thee;
Draw to Thee each valiant fighter.
Storm and night surround us here.
But above ’tis calm and brighter.
There, beyond death and the tomb,
Radiant morn dispels the gloom.

4 Up then, comrades; wend your way
Through the wilderness with courage;
Look to Jesus; watch and pray!
God prepares you for the conflict;
In the weak He shows His might,
And through Christ we’ll win the fight.

Text Information

• First Line: Steep and thorny is the way
• Publication Date: 2003

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