Text:But above all, lay hold

CLXXVI. But above all, lay hold

Part the Second.

1 But above all, lay hold
Of faith’s victorious shield;
Arm'd with that adamant and gold,
You're sure to win the field:
If faith surround your heart,
Satan shall be subdu'd,
Repell'd his ev'ry fiery dart,
And quench'd with Jesu's blood.

2 Jesus hath dy'd for you!
What can his love withstand?
Believe! hold fast your shield, and who
Shall pluck you from his hand?
Believe that Jesus reigns,
All pow'r to him is giv'n:
Believe, till freed from sin's remains:
Believe yourselves to heav'n!

3 To keep your armour bright,
Attend with constant care;
Still walking in our Captain's sight,
And watching unto pray'r:
Ready for all alarms,
Stedfastly set your face,
And always exercise your arms,
And use your ev'ry grace.

4 Pray! without ceasing pray,
(Your Captain gives the word)
His summons cheerfully obey,
And call upon the Lord:
To God your ev'ry want,
In instant pray'r display;
Pray! always pray, and never faint:
Pray! without ceasing, pray.

Text Information
First Line: But above all, lay hold
Meter: S. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1790
Topic: Trusting in Providence
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