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"STRONG IN OUR GREAT CAPTAIN." 6.5.6.5. D..

HY. SMITH.

[Alternative Tunes Nos. 26, 265.]

TRONG in our Great Captain, JESUS, LORD of might,
Clad in GOD's own armour, armour of pure light;
Girt with truth's firm girdle, ready for the fray;

Breast-plate bright of justice, worn both night and day.

Let Faith's glorious buckler guard each valiant heart,
Save it from the poison of the tempter's dart ;
Helmet of salvation; and the well-tried sword--
Of the Holy Bible-GOD's most sacred Word.

O young Christian soldiers, armed thus for the fight,
Brave and pure and faithful, keep your armour bright,
Now before GOD'S Altar, true and loyal stand
Ready for the battle, ready, heart and hand;

Vows of firm allegiance joyfully renew,

Which in Holy Baptism once were made for you,
And when life is over and the battle won,

You shall hear CHRIST'S welcome-" Faithful one, well done!"

A-men.

Amen.

HARMONY. a tempo

Each day I live, I

love Thee more, Each day I live, I love Thee more, Sweet

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Each day......... I

live,

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love........ Thee more,... Sweet

E - ter-nal Fa-ther, pi - ty take, And spare us for that Victim's sake. A-men.