The Christian Life
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
St. Matt. vii. 21.
O ye your Saviour’s name who bear,
Who know the truth his words declare,
Are bought with his most precious blood,
Buried in his baptismal flood;
Bear not the name of Christ alone;
If ye would reach his glorious throne,
Oh! never from his laws depart,
But Christians be in life and heart.
He who would reign with Christ above,
Must here, in faith and patient love,
First tread that rough and thorny road
Which Christ before him meekly trod.
He who would be where Christ is gone,
On earth must live to Him alone,
And not, in trivial thoughts and ways,
To Satan dedicate his days.
Who serves his God with righteous fear,
And, loving Him with heart sincere,
A holy Christian life doth lead,
That man a Christian is indeed.
He who his Saviour rightly knows,
And on his way devoutly goes,
When life is o’er shall sweetly rest,
And be with God for ever blest.