The Christians Duty, exhibited, in a series of Hymns ‎#CCLXV

CCLXV. Christian Virtues; or The Difficulty of Conversion

1 Strait is the Way, the Door is strait,
That leads to Joys on High;
'Tis but a few that find the Gate,
While Crouds mistake, and die.

2 Beloved Self must be deny'd,
The Mind and Will renew'd
Passion suppress'd, and Patience try'd,
And vain Desires subdu'd.

[3 Flesh is a dang'rous Foe to Grace,
Where it prevails and rules;
Flesh must be humbled, Pride abas'd,
Lest they destroy our Souls.

4 The Love of Gold be banish'd hence,
(That vile Idolatry)
And ev'ry Member, ev'ry Sense,
in sweet Subjection lye.

5 The Tongue, that most unruly Pow'r,
Requires a strong restraint;
We must be watchful ev'ry Hour,
And pray, but never faint.

6 Lord! can a feeble, helpless Worm
Fulfil a Task so hard!
Thy Grace must all my Works perform,
And give the free Reward.

Text Information

• First Line: Strait is the Way, the Door is strait
• Title: Christian Virtues; or The Difficulty of Conversion
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1791
• Topic: Pilgrimage of Saints
• Notes: Public Domain.

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