Matthew 20: Advancement in Thy kingdom here

Advancement in Thy kingdom here
Whoe'er impatiently desire.
They know not, Lord, the pangs severe,
The trials which hty first require:
They all must first Thy sufferings share.
Ambitious of their calling's prize,
And every day Thy burden bear,
And thus to late perfection rise.

Nature would fain evade, or flee
That sad necessity of pain;
But who refuse to die with Thee,
With Thee shall never, never reign:
The sorrow doth the joy ensure.
The crown for conquerors prepared;
And all who to the end endure,
Shall grasp through death the full reward.'''