Hymnal ‎#469

469. God shall charge his angel legions

1 God shall charge His angel legions
Watch and ward o'er thee to keep;
Though thou walk through hostile regions,
Though in desert wilds thou sleep.

2 On the lion vainly roaring,
On the young, thy foot shall tread;
And, the dragon's den exploring,
Thou shalt bruise the serpent's head.

3 Since, with pure and firm affection,
Thou on God hast set thy love,
With the wings of His protection
He will shield thee from above.

4 Thou shalt call on Him in trouble,
He will hearken, He will save;
Here for grief reward thee double,
Crown with life beyond the grave.

Text Information

• First Line: God shall charge his angel legions
• Meter: 8s. 7s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1871
• Topic: The Christian Life: Courage
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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