Many crowd the Savior's Kingdom,Few receive His Cross,
Many seek His consolation,
Few will suffer loss
For the dear sake of the Master,
Counting all but dross.
Many sit at Jesus' table,
Few will fast with Him
When the sorrow-cup of anguish
Trembles to the brim.
Few watch with Him in the garden
Who have sung the hymn.
Few will fast with Him
When the sorrow-cup of anguish
Trembles to the brim.
Few watch with Him in the garden
Who have sung the hymn.
Many will confess His wisdom.
Few embrace his shame,
Few embrace his shame,
Many, should He smile upon them,
Will His praise proclaim;
Then, if for a while He leave them,
They desert his Name.
~Author Unknown Will His praise proclaim;
Then, if for a while He leave them,
They desert his Name.
But the souls who love Him truly
In woe or in sweet bliss,
These will count their truest heart's blood
Not their own, but His;
Savior, Thou Who thus hast loved me,
Give me love like this.
Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. Matthew 16:24
8 comments:
AMEN!! Thanks for sharing, it was a good reminder.
How true!
"Thou Who thus hast loved me, Give me love like this."
Amen!
Thank you for sharing this poem, Emily!
I love the hymn/poem you shared!!
That's a beautiful poem; and so very true!
How prone we are to forget this part of the Christian walk. This truly is a stumbling block for many. The cross calls us away from our pride, away from our lust, away from every thing that might hinder our walk with our God and our Saviour Jesus Christ. Indeed, the way of the cross is none other than the way of death to all, save that which is to the glory of God. Yet,from this rock in the wilderness flow streams of living water. Hope, in this hopeless world is found here, and here alone. Let,us truly,cling to the old rugged cross,until, we exchange it some day for a crown.
Thanks for sharing!
Great poem! Thanks for posting it!
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