CCLXXXI. Self-denial

1 And must I part with all I have,
My dearest Lord for thee?
It is but right, since thou hast done
Much more than this for me.

2 Yes, let it go—one look from thee
Will more than make amends,
For all the losses I sustain
Of credit, riches, friends.

3 Ten thousand worlds, then thousand lives,
How worthless they appear
Compar'd with thee, supremely good,
Divinely bright and fair!

4 Savior of souls, could I from thee
A single smile obtain,
Tho' destitute of all things else,
I'd glory in my gain.

Text Information
First Line: And must I part with all I have
Title: Self-denial
Meter: C.M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1792
Scripture: ;
Topic: Graces of the Spirit: Self-Denial; Cross: The Christians, taken up; Self Denial
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