1.

When you have no strength left in you,
When you press on just the same,
And in faith you still continue,
You will not be put to shame.
Saints who in humiliation
Have endured the testing fire,
He will crown with jubilation—
Jesus’ bride, His heart’s desire.

2.

In the time of sore temptation,
Those who faithfully have stood
In affliction, tribulation,
Build Christ Jesus’ brotherhood.
When the shakable is shaken,
When by fire the work is tried,
Let all else, yes, all be taken.
Brotherhood stands purified.

3.

Jesus’ eyes, like flames of fire,
Search the earth, look to and fro,
Seeking those whose one desire
Is His life, through death, to know.
When to death you’re given wholly,
Jesus’ eyes on you have gazed.
Sown in weakness, hidden, lowly,
You in power will be raised.
(2 Chron. 16:9)

4.

We’ve a fervent, heav’nly vision;
We’ve a future that is bright.
Here on earth we meet derision.
God alone is our delight.
When I have You, my dear Jesus,
Naught on earth do I desire!
And for You my need increases.
O consume me, Lord, with fire!
(1 John 3:1 | Ps. 73:25)

5.

Lord, You’ve freed us from sin’s shackles;
We press on to life divine.
Soon our earthly tabernacles
We’ll be leaving far behind.
Jesus Christ, our hearts You’ve captured,
Heav’nly Bridegroom of our soul.
Home to You we’ll soon be raptured—
Our eternal, glorious goal!

Written in 1995 by Jean W. Hunter (published in 2007)Composed by Alicia Ann ScottText © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagUSA ⋅ Bb