Classic Poem

Christian Soldier, The; or, The Spiritual Warfare

Why do I dread to meet my Foe,
Or to engage in War;
Since that I know, thro' Christ my King,
I shall be Conqueror?

The Helmet of Salvation he
Upon my Head does place;
And when I'm weak,
He bids me seek,
And trust to him for Grace.

The Sword of th' Spirit too
He puts into my Hand;
The Shield of Faith,
And thus he faith,
On thy Watch Tower stand.

To watch and pray, and trust his Grace,
Shall be my practice still;
All things for me shall work for good;
He will his Word fulfill.English