771    L.M.     R. Burnham
Knowledge of Christ. Phil. 3. 7-10; John 17. 3

1 To know my Jesus crucified,
  By far excels all things beside;
  All earthly good I count but loss,
  And triumph in my Saviour’s cross.

2 Knowledge of all terrestrial things
  Ne’er to my soul true pleasure brings;
  No peace, but in the Son of God;
  No joy, but through his pardoning blood.

3 O could I know and love him more,
  And all his wondrous grace explore,
  Ne’er would I covet man’s esteem,
  But part with all, and follow him.

4 Lord, may I bear my every loss;
  Be patient under every cross;
  Never may I my Saviour blame,
  Though I’m despised for his dear name.

5 Thus make me willing, glorious Lamb,
  To suffer all things for thy name;
  At last be where my Jesus is,
  And rise to everlasting bliss.