WILL YE ALSO BE HIS DISCIPLE?

 

Will ye also be his disciples?
John 9:27

 
JESUS has always had some disciples,
  he has some now, are you among them?
 
Will you be his disciple?
 
His resources are boundless;
  his beneficence is unparalleled;
  his wisdom is infinite;
  his disposition is loving and gentle;
  his honours are high and eternal.
 
What says you, will you be his disciple?
 
If so, you must surrender all to him.
 
You must be ready to suffer for him.

You must be willing to embrace
  the doctrines he's taught,
  to submit to the precepts he inculcated,
  to imitate the example he set, and
  to observe the institutions which he has appointed.
 
Will you be his disciple?
 
Consider, they are in general poor,
  despised of men, and often deeply afflicted; and
  if you join them, you must forsake your follies,
  your sinful companions, and your carnal pleasures.
 
You must publicly profess faith in Christ,
  and unite with his people.
 
You must attend on his ordinances and support his cause.
 
Will you be his disciple?
 
They are happy, holy, and safe.
 
The profession is honorable and will end gloriously.
 
If you will not profess him,
  can you expect to be saved by him?
 

Jesus, grant me thy salvation,

Let me now thy glories see;

In thy church appoint my station,

I would thy disciple be;

Send thy Spirit,

To confirm my soul to thee.

 

James Smith 1849