Classic Poem

To fix the thoughTon things above,
To give them pow'r the heart to move,
To hold futurity in view;
What can a feeble mortal do?

To warm the soul with love to God,
To tremble at his lifted rod,
To keep the will to conscience true;
What can a feeble mortal do?

To live by faith, to combat hell,
The world's temptations to repell,
And self-denial's path pursue;
What can a feeble mortal do?

Lord, this stupendous work is thine;
The sacrifice of praise be mine,
Oft as thy aids my force renew;
What can a feeble mortal do?.