Divine Hymns or Spiritual Songs, for the use of religious assemblies and private Christians ‎#CXXI

CXXI. The Youth's Resolution

1 While I am blest with youthful bloom,
I will adore the Sacred Lamb
That bled and dy'd for me;
If God inspire my heart with grace,
And lets me see his shining face,
A pilgrim I will be.

2 I'll leave this world with all its toys,
And seek those far superior joys,
That do in Jesus dwell;
If Jesus be my God and king,
Immortal triumph I will sing,
O'er all the pow'rs of hell.

3 A frowning world I will defy,
And all those flatt'ring charms deny,
If Jesus stands my friend:
Not long I have this storm to stand,
On this ensnaring barren land;
My conflict soon will end.

4 Jesus my friend, my cause will plead,
Conduct my steps, supply my need,
And never let me fall;
Jesus will all my foes destroy--
Will be my life, my strength, my joy;
Jesus is all in all.

5 With joy I'll spend my fleeting days,
To sound abroad his heav'nly praise,
And tell the world his love;
And when I quit this mortal stage,
I shall in sacred strains engage,
Among the saints above.

6 Where I shall with my Jesus dwell,
In joys beyond what tongue can tell,
On that immortal shore;
Jesus my love shall be my joy,
His praises be my sweet employ,
And part from him no more.

Text Information

• First Line: While I am blest with youthful bloom
• Title: The Youth's Resolution
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1802

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