Where this is god, our God can ne’er abide,
Nor where there’s lightness, selfishness, or pride;
His dwelling’s with the meek and low of heart,
And for himself he’ll set all these apart.
Who would not thus be honored of the Lord,
And have from him a large and rich reward?
Who would not be with saints and angels blest,
And have in Heaven at last eternal rest?
Live for it, then; all God’s commandments keep,
Although the way be through afflictions deep.