1.

O see the night approaching fast;
Far spent is our short day.
So, Christian soldier, listen well
And hasten on your way.
O put God’s mighty armor on;
Then in the evil day
You’ll firmly stand with steadfast faith,
And every foe you’ll slay.

Chorus:

/: Watch and pray unceasingly. :/
God surely is with us here;
Through Him we have victory.

2.

Be girt with truth; have ever firm
Your breastplate, righteousness!
Your feet with Gospel peace be shod;
Show constant readiness.
Be faithful with the life and time
Your Captain gives to you.
Go forth in pow’r; God’s kingdom take;
Advance, press on, break through!

3.

Take up the mighty shield of faith.
It keeps the devil’s darts
From penetrating heart and mind;
Protection it imparts.
The helmet of salvation take,
And grip the Spirit’s Sword.
Stand up for truth and righteousness,
And battle for the Lord.

4.

Walk in the Spirit; watch and pray
With joy and thankfulness.
Pray for yourself and all the saints
With zeal and faithfulness.
Our work will bear much fruit indeed,
Though this we may not see.
Each prayer of faith, each hidden sigh,
Yields fruit eternally.

Written by Hilda Broks (published in 1914)Composed by Ira David SankeyText © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagNorway ⋅ D