Persistence

O, come ye now and ne'er lose hope
E'en though it seems as all is lost.
The troubles mounted in a slope.
But have you counted all the cost?
If ye should fall and now desist
From what you stand for and believe.
The evil rabble will persist
And leave thee weak with no relief.
Take heart! To God you should now seek.
If you be right, ye need not fear.
He strong shall make you, who was weak.
So rise again for vic'try's near!
Let now your murmurings be few.
Stand up and take the task anew!