4 Make us all in thee complete; 720 7th P. M. 8 lines 7s. Mutual love the bond of union. HILE we walk with God in light, W God our hearts doth still unite: Dearest fellowship we prove,- Sweetly each, with each combined, 2 Still, O Lord, our faith increase; Write thy law of love within. 3 Hence may all our actions flow; Lord, that we belong to thee: 721 DUTIES AND TRIALS. THE WARFARE. L. M. BEHOL The panoply of truth. EHOLD the Christian warrior stand The Spirit's sword is in his hand, His feet are with the Gospel shod; 2 In panoply of truth complete, Salvation's helmet on his head; With righteousness a breast-plate meet, And faith's broad shield before him spread ; 3 Undaunted to the field he goes; Yet vain were skill and valour there, Unless, to foil his legion foes, He takes the trustiest weapon, prayer. 4 Thus, strong in his Redeemer's strength, Sin, death, and hell, he tramples down; Fights the good fight, and wins at length, Through mercy, an immortal crown. 722 The sword and shield. L. M. RM me with thy whole armour, Lord; Support my weakness with thy might; Gird on my thigh thy conqu'ring sword, And shield me in the threat'ning fight; From faith to faith, from grace to grace, So in thy strength shall I go on; 723 HAR The standard of the cross. S. M. ARK, how the watchmen cry! 2 See on the mountain top To all the nations call: To Jesus' cross, ye nations, bow; 3 Go up with Christ your Head; All power to him is given; He ever reigns the same: Salvation, happiness, and heaven, 724 S. M. Continued.-Spiritual enemies to be encountered. A Who still in strength excel, Our secret, sworn, eternal foes, From thrones of glory driven, By flaming vengeance hurl'd, They throng the air, and darken heaven, And rule this lower world. 2 But shall believers fear? And, conqu❜ring them through Jesus' blood, We on to conquer go. 725 S. M. The whole armour of God. OLDIERS of Christ, arise, SOLDI And put your armour on, Strong in the strength which God supplies Through his eternal Son; Strong in the Lord of Hosts, And in his mighty power, Who in the strength of Jesus trusts, 2. Stand then in his great might, That having all things done, And all your conflicts past, Ye may o'ercome, through Christ alone, 3 Leave no unguarded place,No weakness of the soul; Take every virtue, every grace, And fortify the whole: Indissolubly join'd, To battle all proceed; But arm yourselves with all the mind 726 S. M. The shield of faith. OLDIERS of Christ, lay hold What can his love withstand? All power to him is given: Believe, till freed from sin's remains; 727 S. M Courage ensures victory. Uve blood-besprinkled bands; RGE on your rapid course, The heavenly kingdom suffers force; That glitters through the skies; 2 Through much distress and pain, Courage, your Captain cries, (Who all your toil foreknew,) Toil ye shall have, yet all despise ; I have o'ercome for you. |