"To me to live is Christ,
And to die is gain."
Be this my, song and boast
Spite of ev'ry pain.
As brook of life on earth
Till it reach its sea,
As source, and stream, and end,
Christ alone for me.
'Tis worth a while to bear
Din and battle strife;
Service and toil to seek,
Christ alone for life.
If body die, 'tweer well,
Blessed Lord, for me;
Ended toil I'd come
With Thyself to be.
I know not which to choose,
Jesus, Lord! nor see;
Then, let the Father do
What is best for Thee.
Since I am wholly Thine,
One spirit, Lord, with Thee,
Whate'er for Thee is best
Must be best for me.