Laudes Domini ‎#460

460. "Leaving us an example"

1 Onward, Christian, though the region
Where thou art be drear and lone;
God has set a guardian legion
Very near thee; press thou on.

2 By the thorn-road, and none other,
Is the mount of vision won;
Treat it without shrinking, brother,
Jesus trod it; press thou on.

3 Be this world the wiser, stronger,
For thy life of pain and peace;
While it needs thee, oh, no longer
Pray thou for thy quick release.

4 Pray thou, Christian, daily rather,
That thou be a faithful son;
By the prayer of Jesus, "Father,
Not my will, but thine, be done."

Text Information

• First Line: Onward, Christian, though the region
• Title: "Leaving us an example"
• Author: Samuel Johnson
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Christian Experience; Activity; Angels; Christians: Duties; Confidence; Missions

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