詩歌： If I would only stray a bit

1

If I would only stray a bit,
Then ease my lot would be;
But I recall how Christ my Lord
Did suffer faithfully.

2

The world I have forever left
And severed all its ties;
The way may yet more narrow grow
And all against me rise.

3

But though the worldlings glare in rage;
I seek His smiling face.
Though outward glory others choose,
I, His “well done” through grace.

4

My heart’s desire is not for fame
Nor profit in these days;
I humbly wish to serve my Lord
And gain that day His praise.

5

Unto the judgment seat of Christ
I daily look away;
May all my living and my work
Abide the fire that day.

6

You may your reputation hold,
Wealth, friends, and glory gain;
You may win all success and praise,
A following great obtain.

7

But I would be but lonely, poor,
With no prosperity;
My heart desires to follow Him
And finish faithfully.

8

My Lord, when here on earth, I know,
Gained nothing but the cross.
I only hope to be like Him
And for Him suffer loss.

9

My glory’s in the coming age,
Today I’ll patient be.
I’d ne’er enjoy ahead of Him
This world’s prosperity.

10

That day I shall receive the crown,
He’ll wipe away my tears.
So faithfully I’ll journey on
Till He at length appears.

If I would only stray a bit