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 ENGLISH LYRICS: Jesus, I my cross have taken But what things were gain to me those I counted loss for Christ. Phil. 3:7 1. Jesus, I my cross have taken,  All to leave, and follow Thee;  Destitute, despis'd, forsaken,  Thou from hence my All shalt be:  Perish every fond ambition,  All I've sought, or hop'd, or known,  Yet how rich is my condition!  God and Heav'n are still my own! 2. Man may trouble and distress me,  'Twill but drive me to Thy breast;  Life with trials, hard may press me,  Heav'n's will bring me sweeter rest!  Oh! 'tis not in grief to harm me,  While Thy love is left to me!  Oh! 'twere not in joy to charm me,  Were that joy unmixed with Thee! 3. Take, my soul, thy full Salvation,  Rise o'er sin and fear and care;  Joy to find in every station,  Something still to do or bear,  Think what Spirit dwells within thee!  What a Father's smile is thine!  What a Saviour di...

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.—2 Timothy 4:7 There is much satisfaction in finishing something you have begun! The success of a race is determined not only by how well you begin but also by how well you end. Many athletes can begin a race impressively, but if they stumble or are injured or lack the stamina to finish, their good start is useless. Paul rejoiced that he had not only begun the race but he had also finished it. His prize was a robust faith in God and a life filled with God's powerful presence. READ ALSO: Working Alone The Christian life is not easy. Some mistakenly assume that once they become children of God, their struggles are over. Many Christians begin their walk with Christ enthusiastically, but as the pressures mount, they lose heart and abandon their pilgrimage. Paul described His Christian life as a battle. There were times when he struggled, and only through perseverance could he continue. It m...