99. Steep and Thorny Is the Way

1. Steep and thorny is the way
To our home in heaven wending;
Blest are all who day by day
Walk therein, for Christ contending;
Blest are all who win the race,
Never to despair give place.

2. Wondrous their reward shall be
Who till death are faithful ever,
Fleeing lust and vanity,
Consecrated to their Savior;
Who, in hope that’s firm and true,
Keep the victor’s crown in view.

3. Draw us hence, O Savior dear,
With all those who here have striven;
Storm and night surround us here;
Peace and light are in Thy heaven;
There beyond earth’s weary way
Beams the dawn of endless day.

4. Up, ye comrades, up, away!
Naught let hinder or alarm us!
Look to Jesus! Watch and pray
That the Lord Himself may arm us!
Christ in whom the weak find strength,
Gives the victory at length!