For ever blessed be the Lord,

My Savior and my shield;

He sends his Spirit with his word,

To arm me for the field.

When sin and hell their force unite,

He makes my soul his care,

Instructs me to the heav'nly fight,

And guards me through the war.

A friend and helper so divine

Does my weak courage raise;

He makes the glorious vict'ry mine,

And his shall be the praise.