Wesley Corpus

For Believers Fighting. HYMN 265. s. m. 1 S~\ MAY thy powerful word ^-^ Inspire a feeble worm To rush into thy kingdom, Lord, And take it as by storm ! 2 O may we all improve The grace already given, To seize the crown of perfect love, And scale the mount of heaven ! HYMN 266. s. m. 1 C OLDIERS of Christ, arise, ^ And put your armour on, Strong in the strength which God supplies Through his eternal Son : Strong in the Lord of Hosts, And in his mighty power, Who in the strength of Jesus trusts, Is more than conqueror. 2 Stand then in his great might, With all his strength endued ; But take, to arm you for the fight, The Panoply of God : 2o4 For Believers Fighting. That having all things done, And all your conflicts pass'd, Ye may o'ercome, through Christ alone, And stand entire at last. 3 Stand then against your foes, In close and firm array : Legions of wily fiends oppose Throughout the evil day : But meet the sons of night, But mock their vain design, Arm'd in the arms of heavenly light, Of righteousness divine. 4 Leave no unguarded place, No weakness of the soul ; Take every virtue, every grace, And fortify the whole : Indissolubly join'd, To battle all proceed ; But arm yourselves with all the mind That was in Christ, your Head. HYMN 267. s. m. 1 T3UT, above all, lay hold -*-* On faith's victorious shield ; Arm'd with that adamant and gold, Be sure to win the field : If faith surround your heart, Satan shall be subdued ; Repell'd his every fiery dart, And quench'd with Jesu's blood. 2 Jesus hath died for you ! What can his love withstand ? Believe, hold fast your shield, and who Shall pluck you from his hand ? Believe that Jesus reigns ; All power to him is given : For Believers Fighting. 255 Believe, till freed from sin's remains ; Believe yourselves to heaven ! 3 To keep your armour bright, Attend with constant care, Still walking in your Captain's sight, And watching unto prayer. Ready for all alarms, Steadfastly set your face, And always exercise your arms, And use your every grace. 4 Pray, without ceasing pray ; Your Captain gives the word ; His summons cheerfully obey,