149. Following After Jesus

In vain we thus recall to mind
The cross our Master bore,
Unless a holier strength we find,
And love his spirit more.

May we, like him, though thanked with ill;
Insulted, and withstood,
In hope and patience labor still
To do our brethren good.

Like him may we, unmurmuring, go
Our heaven-appointed way,
And learn, ’midst gathering storms of woe,
“God’s will be done!” to say.

Text Information
First Line: In vain we thus recall to mind
Title: Following After Jesus
Author: Gaskell
Meter: C. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1866
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