Matthew 26:42: Thus may I with alternate care

Thus may I with alternate care
The flock and my own soul attend,
Thus have recourse to God in prayer.
When danger's blackest storms impend,
And urge Him with redoubled cry,
When trouble, pain, and death are nigh!

I now my meek Example see,
The Man of agonizing woe.
With humble importunity
Jesus to Thee my griefs I show,
With cries and tears my suit repeat,
Yet to Thy sovereign will submit.

Stand by me in this evil day,
My sorrows to Thy sorrows join;
(Thou hear'st me in Thy Spirit pray;)
With strength and fortitude Divine
Inspire me by that love unknown
Which put my fears and weakness on.