THE CONFLICT. 449. C. M. Matt. x. 16, 17. BEHOLD, I send you forth, as sheep Amidst a world of wolves! Near to your watchful Shepherd keep, 2 Beware of men-of what they state; 3 Be sure you be as serpents wise, 4 Yes, Lord, I would beware of men; And more than all, the foe within, 5 Assist me, Lord, to watch and pray, 450. S. M. Wesley's Coll. B'And to my ways ID me of men beware, take heed; Discern their every secret snare, And circumspectly tread. 2 O may I calmly wait Thy succours from above, And stand against their open hate, 3 My Spirit, Lord, alarm, 4 But, above all, afraid Of my own bosom-foe, 5 Hang on thy arm alone, 451. C. M. The Soldiers of Christ exhorted. AWAKE! my soul, and use thy arm The powers of hell are near, Awake! to watchfulness and prayer And thou hast nought to fear. 2 Awake! with gospel armour on, In panoply complete; Let hope. through grace, thy head adorn And gospel peace thy feet. 3 Awake! and gird thyself with truth, Be sure to take the shield of faith, 4 Pray!-always pray, and never faint, 452. S. M. Wesley's Coll. SOLDIERS of Christ, arise! And put your armour on, Strong in the strength that God supplies Through his eternal Son. 2 Strong in the Lord of hosts, 3 Stand then in his great might, 4 That having all things done, You may o'ercome through Christ alone, 5 To God your every want In instant prayer display; Pray always pray, and never faint, The Soul called upon to Watch and Pray. My soul, be on thy guard! Ten thousand foes arise; many a sin is pressing hard, To draw thee from the skies. And 2 Arise! and watch and pray, 3 Ne'er think the victory won, 454. S. M. Wesley's Coll. HA 2 Who bow to Christ's command, 3 See, on the mountain top, The standard of your God! In Jesus' name I lift it up. All stain'd with hallowed blood. 4 Go up with Christ your Head! 455. PART II. OUR Captain leads us on, He beckons from the skies, And reaches out a starry crown, 2 Be faithful unto death; And thou shalt wear this glorious wreath. And ever reign with me. 456. C. M. Watts. Stand fast in the faith. 1 Cor. xvi. 13. a AMI soldier of A follower of the Lamb? And shall I fear to own his cause 2 Must I be carried to the skies, 3 Are there no foes for me to face? Is this vile world a friend to grace, M 4 Sure I must fight, if I would reign- 5 Thy saints in all this glorious wary In robes of victory through the skies. 457. C. M. Baltimore Collection. DIDST thou, dear Jesus, suffer shame, And bear the cross for me? And shall I fear to own thy name, 2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should dread But in thy footsteps let me tread, 3 Inspire my soul with life divine, Let knowledge, faith, and meekness shine., 4 Say to my soul, Why dost thou fear The face of feeble man? "Behold thy heavenly Captain here, 5 O, how my soul would up and run,. 6 To thee I cheerfully submit, |