Faith without works is dead.
James 2:20
Words: F. A. Rollo Russell, Break of Day (London: 1893).
Music: Innocents The Parish Choir, 1850. Harmony by William H. Monk, 1861 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Russell (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Christian, rise and act thy creed;
Let thy prayer be in thy deed;
Seek the right, perform the true,
Raise thy works and life anew.
Hearts around thee sink with care;
Thou canst help their load to bear;
Thou canst bring inspiring light,
Arm their faltering wills to fight.
Let thine aims be hope and joy,
And thy worship God’s employ;
Give Him thanks in humble zeal,
Learning all His will to feel.
Come, then law divine, and reign;
Freest faith assailed in vain,
Perfect love bereft of fear,
Born in Heaven and radiant here.