810    L.M.     J. Hart
“Condescend to men of low estate.” Rom. 12. 16

1 To you who stand in Christ so fast,
  Ye know your faith shall ever last;
  The Lord, on whom that faith depends,
  This kind, important message sends:

2 If light, exulting thoughts arise,
  Your weaker brethren to despise,
  Remember all to me are dear;
  Who most is favoured most should bear.

3 If strong thyself, support the weak;
  If well, be tender to the sick;
  To babes I oft reveal my mind,
  And they who seek my face shall find.

4 If faith be strong as well as true,
  Then strive that love may be so too;
  Boast not, but meek and lowly be;
  The humblest soul is most like me.

5 [Should I, displeased, my face but turn,
  Ye sadly would your folly mourn;
  Who now seemed best would soon be worst;
  I often make the last the first.]

6 Encourage souls that on me wait,
  And stoop to those of low estate.
  Contempt or slight I can’t approve;
  Be love your aim, for I am love.