1 

Christian, dost thou see them

   On the holy ground,

How the powers of darkness

   Compass thee around?

Christian, up and smite them,

   Counting gain but loss;

Smite them by the merit

   Of the holy cross.

 2 

Christian, dost thou feel them,

   How they work within,

Striving, tempting, luring,

   Goading into sin?

Christian, never tremble,

   Never be downcast;

Gird thee for the conflict;

   Watch, and pray, and fast.

 3 

Christian, dost thou hear them,

   How they speak thee fair?

"Always fast and vigil,

   Always watch and prayer?"

Christian, answer boldly,

   "While I breathe I pray";

Peace shall follow battle,

   Night shall end in day.