To take his yoke upon us means that we are content
That he appoint us our place and our work,
And that he himself be our reward.
Christ has many services to be done:
Some are easy, others are difficult;
Some bring honor, others bring reproach;
Some are suitable to our natural inclinations and material interests,
Others are contrary to both.
In some ways we may please Christ and please ourselves;
In other we cannot please Christ except by denying ourselves.
Yet the power to do all things is given us in Christ, who strengthens us.
Therefore let us make this covenant with God our own,
Trusting in the eternal promises and relying on divine grace.
--John Wesley, Methodist Covenant Service
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