Quotes on the Christian journey on earth.

I just decided to share with you this piece as I always find it inspiring and helpful on the Christian race.

Who are these like stars appearing,

These, before God's throne who stand?

Each a golden crown is wearing,

Who are all this glorious band?

Hallelujah! hark, they sing,

Praising loud their heavenly King.

Who are these of dazzling brightness,

Clothed in God's own righteousness;

These, whose robes of purest whiteness,

Shall their lustre still possess,

Still untouched by time's rude hand?

Whence come all this glorious band?

These are they who have contended

For their Saviour's honour long,

Wrestling on till life was ended,

Following not the sinful throng;

These who well the fight sustained,

Triumph by the Lamb have gained.

These are they whose hearts were riven,

Sore with woe and anguish tried,

Who in prayer full oft have striven

With the God they glorified;

Now, their painful conflict o'er,

God has bid them weep no more.

These are they who watched and waited,

Offering up to Christ their will;

Soul and body consecrated,

Day and night to serve Him still;

Now in God's most holy place

Blest they stand before His face.