118. My soul, be on thy guard
S.M.
Heath:
Mason and Webb, Cantica Laudis, 1850
George Heath, 1781
My soul, be on thy guard; Ten thousand foes arise; A host of sins are pressing hard To draw thee from the skies. | O watch, and fight, and pray! The battle ne'er give o'er; Renew it boldly every day, And help divine implore. | Ne'er think the victory won, Nor lay thine armour down: Thy arduous work will not be done Till thou obtain thy crown. | Fight on, my soul, till death Shall bring thee to thy God! He'll take thee, at thy parting breath, Up to his blest abode. | |