KenH
Well-Known Member
A hymn written by Joseph Irons in Zion's Hymns. (in common meter)
"Faith's Anticipation"
1. Ye favour'd saints, a chosen race,
Who tread a thorny road;
By faith, survey your resting place ,
Your undisturb'd abode.
2. 'Tis costly, pleasant, full of fruit,
Purchas'd with Jesus' blood,
Prepar'd, your large desires to suit,
And given by your God.
3. Born heirs to an inheritance,
And only minors here;
Gird up your loins, with zeal advance,
Till you in heav'n appear.
4. Above the reach of every foe,
Your souls shall safe abide;
But while you travel here below,
Your faith must needs be tried.
5. Soon Jordan's mighty flood you'll cross,
And leave your sins behind;
Be stript, and yet sustain no loss,
But rest and glory find.
"Faith's Anticipation"
1. Ye favour'd saints, a chosen race,
Who tread a thorny road;
By faith, survey your resting place ,
Your undisturb'd abode.
2. 'Tis costly, pleasant, full of fruit,
Purchas'd with Jesus' blood,
Prepar'd, your large desires to suit,
And given by your God.
3. Born heirs to an inheritance,
And only minors here;
Gird up your loins, with zeal advance,
Till you in heav'n appear.
4. Above the reach of every foe,
Your souls shall safe abide;
But while you travel here below,
Your faith must needs be tried.
5. Soon Jordan's mighty flood you'll cross,
And leave your sins behind;
Be stript, and yet sustain no loss,
But rest and glory find.