If thou wouldst follow Him each day,
Be meek and mild—extinguish pride;
To sinful lusts do not give way,
And all dark habits cast aside.
Though great thy faith be and thy pray’r,
They cannot ease thy grievous load,
Unless thine be a covenant share
In the soul-sealing work of God.
Behold her of Samaria:
Deep in her soul the poison flowed;