Christian, dost thou see them

Christian

dost thou see them

On the holy ground

How the powers of darkness

Compass thee around?

Christian

up and smite them

Counting gain but loss;

Smite them by the merit

Of the holy cross.

Christian

dost thou feel them

How they work within

Striving

tempting

luring

Goading into sin?

Christian

never tremble

Never be downcast;

Gird thee for the conflict;

Watch

and pray

and fast.

Christian

dost thou hear them

How they speak thee fair?

“Always fast and vigil

Always watch and prayer?”

Christian

answer boldly

“While I breathe I pray”;

Peace shall follow battle

Night shall end in day.