Hymn 796
I strive earnestly day by day
Meter: L.M.
Scripture: Luk 13:24
1
I strive earnestly day by day
And with my might, I strive to be
That I may inherit the home
Which Jesus had prepared for me.
2
I crave earnestly day by day
And to grasp it with all my might
The crown of glory that is bright
That is prepared for the lov’d ones,
3
I hope earnestly day by day
To listen to the voice of joy
When here on earth my labour ends
Enter into thy Father’s joy.
4
When friends and world and foes now seek
To draw me to perdition way
Let me now with boldness repeat
That I'll follow Thee to the end.
5
Look unto me my Lord and God
Make me victorious o’er the flesh
That I may not stumble and fall
Away from path of glorious home.