Mark 13:13: Whoe'er the gospel hate

Whoe'er the gospel hate,
And virtue disapprove,
Will loathe the men that vindicate
The truth, and goodness love:
But happy he who sees
His calling's heavenly prize,
And suffering on for righteousness,
With Jesus lives and dies.

This happiness is mine,
If Thou my Lord appear.
And arm my soul with faith Divine,
With strength to persevere:
Supported by Thy grace,
I shall Thy cause maintain,
Abhorr'd of all, the cross embrace.
Till I the kingdom gain.