Servant of Christ, Stand Fast!
Servant of Christ, stand fast amid the scorn Of men who little know or love thy Lord; Turn not aside from toil; cease not to warn, Comfort and teach. Trust Him for thy reward. A few more moments' suffering, and then Cometh sweet rest from all thy heart's deep pain. For grace pray much, for much thou needest grace; If men thy work deride - what can they more? Christ's weary foot thy path on earth dost trace; If thorns wound thee, they pierced Him before; Press on, look up, though clouds may gather round; Thy place of service He makes hallowed ground. Have friends forsaken thee, and cast thy name Out as a worthless thing? Take courage then; Go, tell thy Master, for they did the same To Him, Who once in patience toiled for them: Yet He was perfect in all service here; Thou oft hast failed; this maketh Him more dear. "The time is short," seek little here below; Earth's goods would cumber thee, and drag thee down; Let daily food suffice; ca...