If you are on the Lord's side, you are on the side of truth, holiness, charity, of His worship and ordinances, of His people and His ways, and you are jealous of His honour. You unite with His people, go forth to Jesus without the camp, bearing His reproach. If you are on the Lord's side, He will spare you as obedient children; supply you as faithful servants; protect you as loyal subjects; and honour you as brave and courageous soldiers.
You will never see any just occasion to change sides; or regret that you decided to serve so good a Master. You will find the Lord to be on your side, supporting you in affliction; comforting you in trouble; giving you victory in death; and pronouncing you just in the judgment. If you are on the Lord's side, avow it openly; prove it daily; and let your whole conduct say, "I AM THE LORD'S." Use all your influence for His cause, and rejoice to suffer for His name.
Shall I, for fear of feeble man, The Spirit's course in me restrain Awed by a mortal's frown, shall I Conceal the word of God most high How then before Thee shall I dare To stand, or how Thine anger bear
Written by James Smith for his own flock around 1840, but such was the demand that by 1846 over thirty thousand copies where in circulation.
James Smith was a predecessor of Charles Spurgeon at New Park Street Chapel in London from 1841-1850. He also ministered with great blessing in Cheltenham. His devotional, The Believer's Daily Remembrancer, subtitled Pastor's Morning and Evening Visit, was very popular in its own day, and has received a new lease of life through recent republication.
If you are on the Lord's side, you are on the side of truth, holiness, charity, of His worship and ordinances, of His people and His ways, and you are jealous of His honour. You unite with His people, go forth to Jesus without the camp, bearing His reproach. If you are on the Lord's side, He will spare you as obedient children; supply you as faithful servants; protect you as loyal subjects; and honour you as brave and courageous soldiers.
You will never see any just occasion to change sides; or regret that you decided to serve so good a Master. You will find the Lord to be on your side, supporting you in affliction; comforting you in trouble; giving you victory in death; and pronouncing you just in the judgment. If you are on the Lord's side, avow it openly; prove it daily; and let your whole conduct say, "I AM THE LORD'S." Use all your influence for His cause, and rejoice to suffer for His name.
Shall I, for fear of feeble man, The Spirit's course in me restrain Awed by a mortal's frown, shall I Conceal the word of God most high How then before Thee shall I dare To stand, or how Thine anger bear