I Saw One Weary Lyrics

I saw one weary sad and torn

With eager steps press on the way

Who long the hallowed cross had born

Still looking for the promised day

While many a line of grief and care

Upon his brow was furrowed there

I asked what buoyed his spirits up

O this said he

The blessed hope

And one I saw with sword and shield

Who boldly braved the world's cold frown

And fought unyielding on the field

To win an everlasting crown

Though worn with toil oppressed by foes

No murmur from his heart arose

I asked what buoyed his spirits up

O this said he

The blessed hope

And there was one who left behind

The cherished friends of early years

And honor pleasure wealth resigned

To tread the path bedewed with tears

Through trials deep and conflict sore

Yet still a smile of joy he wore

O what can bouy the spirit up

T'is this alone

The blessed hope

The blessed Hope

While pilgrims here we journey on

In this dark vale of sin and gloom

Through tribulation hate and scorn

Or through the portals of the tomb

Till our returning King shall come

To take His exile captives home

O what can bouy the spirits up

T'is this alone

the blessed hope

O What can bouy the spirits up

T'is this alone

The blessed hope