629 (224) For Believers Fighting. S.M. C. WESLEY. 1762. MAY Thy powerful word To rush into Thy kingdom, Lord, 2 O may we all improve 630 2 3 The grace already given, To seize the crown of perfect love, (506) SOLD OLDIERS of Christ, arise, Strong in the strength which God supplies Strong in the Lord of Hosts, And in His mighty power, Who in the strength of Jesus trusts, Is more than conqueror. Stand, then, in His great might, With all His strength endued; That having all things done, And all your conflicts past, Ye may o'ercome, through Christ alone, Stand then against your foes, In close and firm array : 4 631 2 3 Leave no unguarded place, To battle all proceed; But arm yourselves with all the mind UT, above all, `lay hold BUT C. WESLEY. 1749. On faith's victorious shield; If faith surround your heart, Jesus hath died for you ! What can His love withstand? Believe! hold fast your shield and who Believe, till freed from sin's remains ; To keep your armour bright, Still walking in your Captain's sight, Ready for all alarms, Steadfastly set your face, And always exercise your arms, To God your every want 632 S.M. PART III C. WESLEY. 1749. If God with faith draw near: Approach His courts, besiege His throne Nor from His altar move; 2 To God your spirits dart; Your souls in words declare; His mercy now implore, And now show forth His praise; 3 Pour out your souls to God, 4 And bow them with your knees; And spread your heart and hands abroad, Your guides and brethren bear For ever on your mind; Extend the arms of mighty prayer, From strength to strength go on, And win the well-fought day: In all His soldiers, "Come;" Till Christ the Lord descends from high, 633 SUR URROUNDED by a host of foes, 2 What though a thousand hosts engage, A thousand worlds, my soul to shake? 3 Me to retrieve from Satan's hands, My Lord and God, from heaven He came ; 4 Salvation in His name there is; Salvation from sin, death, and hell, How great salvation, who can tell! EQUIP me for the war, My simple, upright heart prepare, My whole of sin remove; Let all my works in Thee be wrought, Let all be wrought in love. 2 O arm me with the mind, Meek Lamb which was in Thee; 3 4 635 And let my knowing zeal be joined With calm and tempered zeal O do not let me trust In any arm but Thine! The help which upon earth is wrought may I love like Thee! In all Thy footsteps tread! But nothing Thou hast made. With meekness to reprove; (508) 78 & 6s. C. WESLEY. 1742. ALMIGHTY God of Love, O Thy holy arm display; Send me succour from above, Arm my weakness with Thy power, 2 Could I of Thy strength take hold, My soul would scorn to fear: |