1.

Now I am safe, for on a rock so firmly
My building stands and ne’er will shaken be.
My Father’s loving hand holds me securely.
In Jesus’ death we dwell in unity.

2.

The way is made which He Himself has taught me.
The path is simple; none need go astray.
The true light shines within my heart so clearly.
The pow’rs of darkness now must flee away.

3.

My armor is the helmet of salvation;
Truth girds my loins; my breastplate’s righteousness.
My shield is faith, the Spirit’s Sword, my weapon;
My feet are shod for battle with Your peace.

4.

You teach me, Jesus, how to battle rightly,
Like You, in love for all men to abide—
Though righteous, yet to suffer here unjustly.
As You have walked, so now You teach Your bride.

5.

Now we shall bear each other’s burdens gladly
And thus fulfill the law of Christ, so dear.
His cross shall be our only boast and glory;
No other honor do we need down here.
(Gal. 6)

6.

Henceforth shall no one cause us any trouble;
The marks of Jesus Christ we gladly bear.
In Him united, all the same thing speaking,
The same pure mind His body’s members share.
(Gal. 6:17 | 1 Cor. 1:10)

7.

No longer shall our speech be Yes and No here;
A firm, decisive Yes! our Yes shall be.
And No!—forever No! our only answer;
Before the bright new day must darkness flee.

Written by Olga Olsen (published in 1914)Swedish melody (from "Ahnfeldts Collection")Text © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagNorway ⋅ F