Be Not Thou Discouraged

Be not thou discouraged,
Though the tempters flourish;
Him who calls, obey!
Follow, though they threaten,
For the Saviour's servants
Call: Do not delay.
Don't relent;
Fear not contempt,
Nor the spiteful horde's oppression;
Hold fast thy confession!

See'st thou others wander
Who the Saviour slander,
Dead in unbelief,
Who are ever seeking
With their evil speaking,
Christ's fold to deceive;
Do not fear;
The Lord is near,
Breaks the way to life immortal;
Strive to find the portal!

We must shun the teaching
Of those who are preaching
Sinful greed and lust,
To the Beast allegiance,
To God disobedience,
Whose reward is just.
Wrath and scorn
Must here be borne;
He who here avoids affliction
Forfeits God's affection.
--Zion's Harp #98 vs. 1-2, 4