Joy to the World ‎#173

173. Perseverance

1 My soul, be on thy guard;
Ten thousand foes arise;
The hosts of sin are pressing hard
To draw thee from the skies.

2 Oh, watch, and fight, and pray;
The battle ne'er give o'er;
Renew it boldly every day,
And help divine implore.

3 Ne'er think the vict'ry won,
Nor lay thine armor down;
The work of faith will not be done,
Till thou obtain the crown.

4 Then persevere till death
Shall bring thee to thy God;
He'll take thee, at thy parting breath,
To his divine abode.

Text Information

• First Line: My soul be on thy guard
• Title: Perseverance
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1879

Tune Information

• Name: LABAN
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: D Major