The phrase "rough" resonates through 20 hymns, touching hearts across generations.
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...Good Shepherd Jesus grieved;
Though path was rugged, rough, and steep,
He sought to save that sheep....
Good Shepherd Jesus grieved;
Though path was rugged, rough, and steep,
He sought to save that sheep.
...Not a single regret, journeying this day;
Rough and winding terrain, rocks and thorns can’t dissuade,
Narrow gate, narrow way, the cross’s wounds pervade....
Not a single regret, journeying this day;
Rough and winding terrain, rocks and thorns can’t dissuade,
Narrow gate, narrow way, the cross’s wounds pervade.
...In the Spirit who is sanctifying me.
Oh His nature in me sanctifies thoroughly;
Now from sin, the world and the self I’m free...
In the Spirit who is sanctifying me.
Oh His nature in me sanctifies thoroughly;
Now from sin, the world and the self I’m free
...As molders take unshapen wax,
As smith, the iron, rough and cold,
A useful instrument to mold,...
As molders take unshapen wax,
As smith, the iron, rough and cold,
A useful instrument to mold,
...Brothers: In the valley,
Sisters: Rough the way,
Brothers: On the mountain,...
Brothers: In the valley,
Sisters: Rough the way,
Brothers: On the mountain,
...Choose out the Path for me.
Smooth let it be, or rough,
It will be still the best;...
Choose out the Path for me.
Smooth let it be, or rough,
It will be still the best;
...Choose out the Path for me.
Smooth let it be, or rough,
It will be still the best;...
Choose out the Path for me.
Smooth let it be, or rough,
It will be still the best;
...That the storm may be a boon,
That, however rough the sea,
God Himself doth watchful stand,...
That the storm may be a boon,
That, however rough the sea,
God Himself doth watchful stand,
...Drives away my fear;
Through long night and gloomy,
Christ my shield will be;...
Drives away my fear;
Through long night and gloomy,
Christ my shield will be;
...And the Savior bears me gently
O’er those places once so rough.
Day by day my soul He’s keeping...
And the Savior bears me gently
O’er those places once so rough.
Day by day my soul He’s keeping
...The thought of that city changed sighing to song,
For the road might be rough, but it could not be long.
He looked for a city, his goal, Lord, we share...
The thought of that city changed sighing to song,
For the road might be rough, but it could not be long.
He looked for a city, his goal, Lord, we share
...Henceforth, I’ll follow Jesus, on whatever track:
Smooth and broad or rough and narrow, I’ll follow Him.
Since my Lord Himself assists me, I will not shrink back....
Henceforth, I’ll follow Jesus, on whatever track:
Smooth and broad or rough and narrow, I’ll follow Him.
Since my Lord Himself assists me, I will not shrink back.
...And contradict His gracious word.
Brought safely by His hand thus far,
Why wilt thou now give place to fear?...
And contradict His gracious word.
Brought safely by His hand thus far,
Why wilt thou now give place to fear?
...I’m a pilgrim and a stranger,
Rough and thorny is the road,
Often in the midst of danger,...
I’m a pilgrim and a stranger,
Rough and thorny is the road,
Often in the midst of danger,
...God only is the creature’s home,
Though rough and straight the road;
Yet nothing less can satisfy...
God only is the creature’s home,
Though rough and straight the road;
Yet nothing less can satisfy
...Though my feet are often wearied
On the rough and rugged path,
Just by thinking of that city, I’m restored;...
Though my feet are often wearied
On the rough and rugged path,
Just by thinking of that city, I’m restored;
...Highways to Zion in their hearts,
The way they care not, rough or long.
Passing the weeping valley they...
Highways to Zion in their hearts,
The way they care not, rough or long.
Passing the weeping valley they
...Has wandered away from Me;
And although the road be rough and steep,
I go to the desert to find My sheep.”...
Has wandered away from Me;
And although the road be rough and steep,
I go to the desert to find My sheep.”
...’Tis sweetness to my heart.
Level or rough the path, Lord,
If it’s Thy choice for me,...
’Tis sweetness to my heart.
Level or rough the path, Lord,
If it’s Thy choice for me,
...Onward go!
Though the way be rough and hard,
Onward go! Oh, onward go!...
Onward go!
Though the way be rough and hard,
Onward go! Oh, onward go!
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