#99Christian Warfare

MY Captain sounds the alarm of war, Awake! The powers of hell are near, To arms! To arms! I hear him cry, 'Tis yours to conquer, or to die.

Roused by the animating sound, I cast my eager eyes around, Make haste to gird my armor on And bid each trembling fear be gone.

Hope is my helmet, Faith my shield, Thy Word, my God, the sword I wield; With sacred truth my loins are girt, And holy zeal inspires my heart.

Thus armed, I venture on the fight, Resolved to put my foes to flight; While Jesus kindly deigns to spread His conquering banner o'er my head.

In him I hope, in him I trust; His bleeding cross is all my boast; Through troops of foes he'll lead me on To victory, and the victor's crown.