1. My soul, be on thy guard;
Ten thousand foes arise;
The hosts of sin are pressing hard
To draw thee from the skies.

2. O watch, and fight, and pray!
The battle ne'er give o'er;
Renew it boldly ev'ry day,
And help divine implore.

3. Ne'er think the vict'ry won,
Nor lay thine armor down:
Thy arduous work will not be done
Till Thou obtain thy crown.

4. Fight on, my soul, till death
Shall bring thee to thy God:
He'll take thee, at thy parting breath,
Up to His blest abode.