615    8.7.4.     W. Gadsby
“In the world ye shall have tribulation.” John 16. 33

1 Sinners, called by grace, and blessèd
  With a living faith in Christ,
  Must not think to be caressèd
  By a world of sin and vice;
  Satan’s agents
  Cannot love the Saviour’s choice.

2 Let this thought the Christian strengthen;
  Jesus’ name is life and peace;
  Angels have not skill to mention
  Half his wisdom, power, or grace.
  Souls that trust him,
  Soon shall see him face to face.

3 Though they suffer for a season,
  For the name of Christ, their Lord;
  And at times may know no reason
  Why such sorrows are endured;
  Soon he’ll teach them,
  That the whole has worked for good.

4 [Happy is the savèd sinner,
  That endures for Jesus’ sake;
  He of endless life’s a winner;
  Of his glory shall partake;
  Jesus will not,
  Cannot, such a soul forsake.]

5 O for love, for faith, and patience!
  Jesus, fix our souls on thee!
  Nor let Satan’s dire vexations,
  Make us start aside or flee;
  May we ever
  Cling and twine, dear Lord, to thee.