1.

Time’s short; new ground must be taken.
Watch, be alert in this war!
Fight when your sin is awakened.
Never be slack anymore.
Sin is so strong and defiant;
Press on with might, don’t relent.
Take heaven’s kingdom; be violent!
Banish discouragement!

Chorus:

Fight till your life’s blood is flowing;
Fight until death you attain.
Fight! Yes, each foe overthrowing!
Fight till life’s crown you gain.

2.

Fear not! Fight on without yielding.
Tear free; cast all chains aside!
God’s Word, the Sword, boldly wielding,
Spirit from soul to divide.
If we die daily with Jesus,
Casting ourselves on the Lord,
In time of need He then frees us.
He’ll be our true reward.

3.

Fight as did Jesus; don’t tire.
With prayers and cries, heaven storm!
Sin must consumed be with fire
If you’d like Him be transformed.
No crown you’ll win without fighting;
With no death, no life you’ll gain.
Hold fast, in vict’ry abiding.
With Christ you’ll ever reign!

Written by Signe Frøland (published in 1935)Composed by Astrup Johan Østvig SannesText © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagNorway ⋅ D