Discipleship

We are Your disciples Jesus
From the beginning You chose us
Your spirit calls us zealously
To the path of love You guard jealously

Light our way through sunless sunrise
When blacker than night are the skies
And dark forces command the heights
To seize and to control our rights

At times our strength is not enough
These evil attacks to rebuff
But Your hand You forever raise
In aid of those who kneel in praise

Discipleship is no easy fate
On the path You call us to take
Give us courage to walk Your way
Your firm rule to always obey 

Keeping Your Spirit as our guide
Let us not fear or turn aside
Until we hear told by Your voice
‘You passed the test. Let us rejoice.’ 
 

Russian language poems by
Galina Blyakhova
With accompanying English interpretation by
Roy Lewis