Laudes Domini ‎#735

735. Vigor in attack

1 Christian, dost thou see them
On the holy ground,
How the powers of evil
Rage thy steps around?
Christian, up and smite them,
Counting gain but loss;
Smite them by the merit
Of the holy Cross.

2 Christian, dost thou feel them,
How they work within,
Striving, tempting, luring,
Goading on to sin?
Christian, never tremble;
Never yield to fear:
Smite them by the virtue
Of unceasing prayer.

3 Christian! dost thou hear them,
How they speak thee fair?
"Always fast and vigil?
Always watch and prayer?"
Christian, answer boldly:
"While I breathe, I pray:"
Peace shall follow battle,
Night shall end in day.

4 "Well I know thy trouble,
O my servant true;
Thou art very weary,--
I was weary too:
But that toil shall make thee
Some day all mine own;
And the end of sorrow
Shall be near my throne."

Text Information

• First Line: Christian, dost thou see them
• Title: Vigor in attack
• Meter: 6s, 5s
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Christians: Encouragement; Courage; Encouragement; Watchfulness
• Notes: Public Domain

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