A TIME TO KEEP

Now is a time to keep Christ’s word

And not deny His precious name,

Although church failures have occurred,

And all that leads to public shame.

Now is a time to keep your heart

From sin, the world, and Satan’s wiles

With grace Christ wishes to impart

To guard you when their power beguiles.

Now is a time to keep your foot

On God’s straight way when you approach

The house of God that you may meet

With happiness, and not reproach.

Now is a time to keep your eyes

Where God has chosen now to reap -

In all these things you will be wise

And with those saints Christ loves to keep.