601. My soul, be on thy guard!

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 O 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 victory won,
Nor lay thine armor down;
Thy arduous task will not be done
Till thou obtain the crown.

Text Information
First Line: My soul, be on thy guard!
Author: George Heath
Publication Date: 1886
Topic: The Christian: Warfare and Pilgrimage
Tune Information
Name: LABAN
Composer: Lowell Mason
Meter: S. M.
Key: C Major
Notes: Alternate tunes: #558, 236, or 266.



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