IF FROM THE RIGHT COURSE I DEPART
1. If from the
right course I depart,
At once comfort I'd
find.
But I remember how
my Lord
Did suffer agony.
2. I'll utterly
forsake this world,
And sever all the
ties
My path may narrow
more and more;
I'm but a pilgrim
here.
3. Though men may
scowl and laugh to scorn,
I only want His
smile.
Let others fancy
outward shows,
His
"best" is my desire.
4. Not after
greatness do I seek,
Nor success in this
life.
But humbly I would
serve the Lord,
That day to gain
His praise.
5. I'm daily gazing
at the light
Out of His
judgement seat,
That all my living
and my works
May stand the test
of fire.
6. Let others seek
for name and fame.
For glory, wealth
and friends
Let them procure
their great success,
Their followers and
praise.
7. In solitude and
poverty,
I wish to prosper
not;
But faithfully I'll
follow Him
Until I reach the
goal.
8. I know, while
here to earth He came,
His only gain was
"death."
That's why no other
wish have I
But with Him to
suffer loss.
9. Since all my
glories lie ahead,
Now patient I must
be.
I will not go
before my Lord
Much glory to
receive.
10. That day, my
honor I'll receive;
The Lord will dry
my tears.
Today, while He
must tarry still,
I'll press on
faithfully.
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