The Stennetts of England - Samuel Stennett D.D. - Hymn Poems

My Captain sounds the alarm of war

My Captain sounds the alarm of war,
'Awake! the powers of hell are near
'To arms! to arms!' I hear him cry,
''Tis yours to conquer or to die!'

Roused by the animating sound,
I cast my eager eyes around
Make haste to gird my armour on,
And bid each trembling fear begone.

Hope is my helmet; faith my shield;
Thy word, my God ! the sword I wield;
With sacred truth my loins are girt,
And holy zeal inspires my heart.

Thus arm'd, I venture on the fight;
Resolved to put my foes to flight;
While Jesus kindly deigns to spread
His conquering banner o'er my head.

In him I hope, in him I trust;
His bleeding cross is all my boast:
Through troops of foes he'll lead me on
To victory, and the victor's crown.

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