337. The Pilgrim's Song

1 From Egypt lately freed,
By the Redeemer’s grace,
A rough and thorny path we tread,
In hopes to see his face.

2 The flesh dislikes the way,
But faith approves it well;
This only leads to endless day
All others lead to hell.

3 The promised land of peace,
Faith keeps in constant view;
How different from the wilderness
We now are passing through!

4 Here often from our eyes
Clouds hide the light divine;
There we shall have unclouded skies,
Our Sun will always shine.

5 Here griefs, and cares, and pains,
And fears distress us sore;
But there eternal pleasure reigns,
And we shall weep no more.

6 Lord, pardon our complaints;
We follow at thy call;
The joy prepared for suffering saints,
Will make amends for all.

Text Information
First Line: From Egypt, lately freed
Title: The Pilgrim's Song
Author: Newton
Meter: S. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1844
Topic: Encouragement
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