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HYMN 174. Reproach for Christ, and Imi∣tation of him.
1 Pet. 4.14, 16.
IF that ye be reproacht for Christ,
happy are ye, and blest:
The Spirit of God and glory great
upon your souls shall rest.
On their parts he's ill spoken of,
but glorifi'd on yours:
Therefore let no man be asham'd
that Christianly endures.
Mat. 5.11, 12.
Blessed are ye when men revile,
and speak each evil word
Against you falsly, for the sake
of Christ your Sovereign Lord.
Rejoyce and be exceeding glad,
considering the reward,
How great it is in heaven above,
for suffering Saints prepar'd.
2. PART.
Phil. 2.5, 7.
Let that good mind be in you all
that was in Christ our Lord:
Who being in the form of God,
the true eternal Word,
Yet made himself of no repute,
to death did condescend,
And came not to be tended on,
but to observe and tend.