Christian Warfare

1MY 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.

2Roused by the animating sound,
I cast my eager eyes around,
Make haste to gird my armor on
And bid each trembling fear be gone.

3Hope 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.

4Thus 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.

5In 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.