American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#249

249. Stand Fast, My Soul, Stand Fast

1 Stand fast, my soul, stand fast
In Christ thy Savior:
Lose not the war at last
Thro' faint behavior.
It is of no avail
That thou hast known Him.
If, when the foes assail,
Thou shalt His banner fail
And thus disown Him.

2 To draw the Spirit's sword,
For war preparing,
And meet the devil's horde,
Their challenge daring,
Is brave and well begun
And merits praises.
But from the strife to run
Before the war is won,
The soul disgraces.

3 Let Satan vainly rage,
By hordes attended,
The war for Christ I wage
Until it’s ended.
When leaning on His arm
With firm reliance,
I need not take alarm;
To me can come no harm
From hell’s defiance.

4 Within a little while
The war is ended;
From Satan’s craft and guile
For aye defended,
In heaven I shall rest
In peace and glory,
And there as welcomed guest
Shall dwell with angels blest
And tell the story.

Text Information

• First Line: Stand fast, my soul, stand fast
• Title: Stand Fast, My Soul, Stand Fast
• Translator: P. C. Paulsen
• Author: H. A. Brorson
• Meter: 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 6 5
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: The Christian Life: Warfare

Tune Information

• Name: ZINCK
• Meter: 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 6 5
• Key: D Major
• Source: Zinck Koralbog