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
• Original Language: German
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2003

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