IF FROM THE RIGHT COURSE I DEPART

 

1. If from the right course I depart,

At once comfort I'd find.

But I remember how my Lord

Did suffer agony.

 

2. I'll utterly forsake this world,

And sever all the ties

My path may narrow more and more;

I'm but a pilgrim here.

 

3. Though men may scowl and laugh to scorn,

I only want His smile.

Let others fancy outward shows,

His "best" is my desire.

 

4. Not after greatness do I seek,

Nor success in this life.

But humbly I would serve the Lord,

That day to gain His praise.

 

5. I'm daily gazing at the light

Out of His judgement seat,

That all my living and my works

May stand the test of fire.

 

6. Let others seek for name and fame.

For glory, wealth and friends

Let them procure their great success,

Their followers and praise.

 

7. In solitude and poverty,

I wish to prosper not;

But faithfully I'll follow Him

Until I reach the goal.

 

8. I know, while here to earth He came,

His only gain was "death."

That's why no other wish have I

But with Him to suffer loss.

 

9. Since all my glories lie ahead,

Now patient I must be.

I will not go before my Lord

Much glory to receive.

 

10. That day, my honor I'll receive;

The Lord will dry my tears.

Today, while He must tarry still,

I'll press on faithfully.

 

 

 


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