Christian, dost thou see them on the holy ground, How the powers of darkness compass thee 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, [into sin ? Striving, tempting, luring, goading Christian, never tremble, never be downcast ; Gird thee for the conflict, watch and pray and fast.
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."