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 once at ease sit down;

The arduous work will not be done,

Till thou hast got the crown.

4.

Fight on, my soul, till death

Shall bring thee to thy God;

He'll take thee, at thy parting breath,

Up to his rest above.