Poem by Evan Roberts
“. . . .always to pray, and not to faint. . . .” Luke XVIII. 1, R. V.
AND never faint: Oh! Pray Full on and fast;
Rough thou the untrod way Straight on, and last.
And never faint: Though thirst May crave for rest;
The goal, not thee, is first. Pray on, thou blest!
And never faint: Though strain May sigh thee down;
Pray on if thou wouldst fain Have on the crown.
And never faint: The end Thou may’st not view
When bound, let nought thee bend, Press on anew.
And never faint: Thy charge To God given o’er;
Pray on; thy tent enlarge; Enrich thy store.
And never faint: Press on By thorn, past rock;
Pray on till desert gone, When none can mock.
And never faint: A “No’’ Thou wilt not have
“Abide” then “will,” and flow; Nor answer halve.
And never faint: Ask thou As God wills thee;
No easing answer now? Still bend the knee.
And never faint: But pray And never fail;
Press on through night to day, And end thy trail.
And never faint: Pray on. Each day, with care
Strive for, ‘till thou hast won The answered prayer.