When striving with the hosts of sin

When striving with the hosts of sin

Author: W. Bennett
Tune: [When striving with the hosts of sin]
Published in 4 hymnals

Representative Text

1 When striving with the hosts of sin,
We oft-times suffer loss,
But if the conquest we would win,
We must keep near the cross.

Chorus:
O, there's safety near the cross,
Yes, there's safety near the cross,
'Mid the direst conflict sin can wage,
There is safety near the cross.

2 In fierce temptation's darkest hour,
When hope seems well nigh lost,
O, then we'll look to Christ the more,
And still keep near the cross. [Chorus]

3 Let worldings trust their hoarded gold,
We count it filth and dross,
In Jesus we have wealth untold,
We glory in his cross. [Chorus]

4 Then let us manfully endure,
Though high the waves may toss,
In hope of rest on Canaan's shore,
We daily bear the cross. [Chorus]



Source: The Little Seraph: in seven character notes, for churches and Sunday-schools #146b

Author: W. Bennett

William Bennett, probably lived between 1847 and 1927, his work appeared in hymnals starting about 1867. Dianne Shapiro Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: When striving with the hosts of sin
Author: W. Bennett
Language: English
Refrain First Line: O, there's safety near the cross
Copyright: Public Domain

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Bright Jewels for the Sunday School #67

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The Jewel #76

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The Little Seraph #146b

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The New Baptist Psalmist and Tune Book #T146b

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