Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#369

369. Keep thyself pure! Christ's soldier, hear

1 Keep thyself pure! Christ's soldier, hear,
Through life's loud strife the call rings clear.
Thy Captain speaks: His word obey;
So shall thy strength be as thy day.

2 Keep thyself pure! When lusts assail,
When flesh is strong and spirit frail,
Fight on a fadeless crown thy meed
Thy body as thy captive lead.

3 Keep thyself pure! Thrice blessed he
Whose heart from taint of sin is free.
His feet shall stand where saints have trod;
He with rapt eyes shall see his God.

4 Keep thyself pure! For He who died,
Himself for thy sake sanctified.
Then hear Him, speaking from the skies,
And victor o'er temptation rise.

5 O Holy Spirit, keep us pure,
Grant us Thy strength when sins allure;
Our bodies are Thy temple, Lord;
Be Thou in thought and act adored.

Text Information

• First Line: Keep thyself pure! Christ's soldier, hear
• Author: Adelaide M. Plumptre, 1872-
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Purity: Personal; The Church and the Kingdom of God: Social Service; Temperance

Tune Information

• Name: KEBLE
• Composer: Dr. J. B. Dykes, 1823-1876
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: G Major or modal