The New English Hymnal ‎#359

359. Fight the good fight with all thy might

1 Fight the good fight with all thy might,
Christ is thy strength, and Christ thy right;
Lay hold on life, and it shall be
Thy joy and crown eternally.

2 Run the straight race through God's good grace,
Lift up thine eyes, and seek his face;
Life with its way before us lies,
Christ is the path, and Christ the prize.

3 Cast care aside, upon thy Guide
Lean, and his mercy will provide;
Lean, and thy trusting soul shall prove
Christ is its life, and Christ its love.

4 Faint not nor fear, his arms are near,
He changeth not, and thou art dear;
Only believe, and thou shalt see
That Christ is all in all to thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Fight the good fight with all thy might
• Author (attributed to): J. S. B. Monsell, 1811-75
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Notes: alternative tune DUKE STREET 322

Tune Information

• Name: RUSHFORD
• Composer: Henry Ley, 1887-1962
• Meter: LM
• Key: D♭ Major
• Copyright: © 1946 Ascherberg, Hopwood & Crew Ltd.