159. My soul, be on thy guard

1.
My soul, be on thy guard;
Ten thousand foes arise;
The hosts of sin are pressing hard
To draw thee from the skies.

2.
O watch, and fight, and pray;
The battle ne'er give o'er;
Renew it boldly every day,
And help divine implore.

3.
Ne'er think the victory won,
Nor once at ease sit down;
The arduous work will not be done,
Till thou hast got the crown.

4.
Fight on, my soul, till death
Shall bring thee to thy God;
He'll take thee, at thy parting breath,
Up to his rest above.

Text Information
First Line: My soul, be on thy guard
Title: My soul, be on thy guard
Meter: S.M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1854
Tune Information
Name: LUTHER
Composer: Thomas Hastings
Meter: S.M.



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