Steadfast in thy work of love,
Continue blest.
And through the Spirit from above.
In Jesus rest.
Ο ne’er retard thee in the race,
The prize to win;
On, with firm step and steady pace.
And rest in Him.
Forward, toward that bright abode,
Where He is gone;
Onward, supported by thy God,
To wear the crown.
Stand fast, let the Spirit’s sword
Be ever drawn,
Till for a palm, at Jesus’ word,
Thou lay’st it down.
Be patient in continuing
The seed to sow,
Have faith! although the fruit it bring
Thou may’st not know.
Ο leave the issue to His care
Who knoweth best,
And constant still, with watchful prayer,
In Jesus rest.
And may the Spirit’s threefold power
On thee be shed;
May God His richest blessings shower
Upon thy head.
May’st thou be blest abundantly,
Above thy need,
And in thy Jesus
Ο may’st thou Have rest indeed!