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CCVI. And the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way

1 How many and great are the foes which infest
The way thro' this world to the Canaan of rest?
The traveller ever his Lord would obey,
Yet oft is discourag'd because of the way.

2 Though Satan, the world, and corruptions combine,
And try to prevent the poor Pilgrim's design;
They cannot destroy, though they often betray,
And make him discourag'd because of the way.

3 When good he would do, imperfections abound,
His graces are weak, and temptations surround;
For many turn back, and would lead him astray,
Which makes him discourag'd because of the way.

4 Yet why should the Christian of Canaan despair,
Perplex'd or alarm'd with dishonoring fear?
Let him but his map and his leader obey,
Nor more be discourag'd because of the way.

5 In Christ inexhaustible treasures are stor'd,
And Jesus will suitable blessings afford;
Then why should the Pilgrim be fill'd with dismay?
Or why be discourag'd because of the way?

6 Unquenchable love and omnipotent pow'r,
Will land him ere long on the heav'nly shore;
There pleasure eternal will amply repay
For all the discouragements found in the way.

Text Information

• First Line: How many and great are the foes which infest
• Title: And the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way
• Meter: Elevens
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1799
• Scripture:
  Numbers 21:4
• Topic: Christ: The christian's resort under difficultes

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