THE CROSS.
Blest they who seek,
While in their youth,
With spirit meek,
The way of truth.
To them the Sacred Scriptures now display,
Christ as the only true and living way:
His precious blood on Calvary was given
To make them heirs of endless bliss in heaven.
And e’en on earth the child of God can trace
The glorious blessings of his Saviour’s face.
For them He bore
His Father’s frown,
For them He wore
The thorny crown;
Nailed to the cross,
Endured its pain,
That his life’s loss
Might be their gain.
Then haste to choose
That better part—
Nor dare refuse
The Lord your heart,
Lest He declare,—
“I know you not;”
And deep despair
Shall be your lot.
Now look to Jesus who on Calvary died,
And trust on Him alone who there was crucified.