19 My soul be on thy guard
[V1]
My soul, be on thy guard! Ten thousand foes arise;
The hosts of sin are pressing hard, To draw thee from the skies.
My soul, be on thy guard! Ten thousand foes arise;
The hosts of sin are pressing hard, To draw thee from the skies.
[V2]
O, watch and fight and pray! The battle ne`er give o`er;
Renew it boldly ev`ry day, And help divine implore.
O, watch and fight and pray! The battle ne`er give o`er;
Renew it boldly ev`ry day, And help divine implore.
[V3]
Ne`er think the victory won, Nor lay thine armor down;
Thy arduous task will not be done Till thou obtain the crown
Ne`er think the victory won, Nor lay thine armor down;
Thy arduous task will not be done Till thou obtain the crown