John 21:19: And when He had spoken this, He saith, &c

So Lord, let it be,
With my soul I agree
To take up my cross, and to imitate Thee;
My Pattern to trace,
And walk in Thy ways,
By the labour of love, and the patience of grace.

I have nothing to do,
But to prove my love true,
And in every estate, my Example pursue;
To continue employ'd
For the glory of God,
By expending my life, or by shedding my blood.

On Thyself I depend
My steps to attend,
And my goings uphold till I come to the end,
Till I cross the rough tide
With the help of my Guide,
And am lost upon earth, and am found at Thy side.