This page has been validated.
236
THE WORKS OF CHRISTOPHER DOCK
| To kindle in the heart |
| The fear of Satan's art |
| That all things may be hateful |
| Which would from Thee us part. |
| 20. |
| The virtuous, oh Father! |
| Acceptable to Thee, |
| And all the children gather |
| Who still unready be |
| That, spread on every side, |
| Thy kingdom may be wide, |
| And that Thy will be followed, |
| Thy name be glorified. |
| 21. |
| And since the way to Jordan, |
| The long and narrow road, |
| Is full of toil and burden, |
| The Cross a weary load, |
| Oh, give us patience, Lord, |
| Thy precious help afford, |
| Withhold not from our failings |
| Thy sweet forgiving word. |
| 22. |
| If we the way pursuing |
| Should ever turn aside |
| Unto our own undoing, |
| Induced by worldly pride, |
| As oft indeed has been, |
| And for the grievous sin |
| Might punishment severest |
| Deservedly begin. |
| 23. |
| Oh, God, and glorious Father, |
| Our failures do not heed, |
| But for Thy Son's sake rather |
| Be merciful indeed, |
