The Psalms of David ‎#II.CLXI

II.CLXI. Strait is the Way, the Door is strait

1 Strait is the Way, the Door is strait,
That leads to Joys on high;
'Tis but a few that find the Gate,
While Crowds mistake and die.

2 Beloved Self must be deny'd,
The Mind and Will renew'd
Passion suppress'd, and Patience try'd,
And vain Desires subdu'd.

3 Flesh is a dang'rous Foe to Grace,
Where it prevails and rules;
Flesh must be humbled, Pride abas'd,
Lest they destroy our Souls.

4 The Love of Gold be banish'd hence,
(That vile Idolatry)
And ev'ry Member, ev'ry Sense,
In sweet Subjection lie.

5 The Tongue, that most unruly Pow'r,
Requires a strong Restraint:
We must be watchful ev'ry Hour,
And pray, but never faint.

6 Lord! can a feeble, helpless Worm
Fulfil a Task so hard?
Thy Grace must all my Work perform,
And give the free Reward.

Text Information

• First Line: Strait is the Way, the Door is strait
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1769
• Topic: Christian Virtues; Difficulty of Conversion; Heaven: Meditation of it; Vain Prosperity

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