Hymnal: The Psalms of David #II.CLXI (1766) Lyrics: 1 Strait is the Way, the Door is strait,
That leads to Joys on high;
'Tis but a few that find the Gate,
While Crowds 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 lie.
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 Work perform,
And give the free Reward. Topics: Christian Virtues; Difficulty of Conversion; Heaven Meditation of it; Vain Prosperity Languages: English
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