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Be strong! Be strong!Thy God commandeth thee.  His Son thy peace is made,  Given His Spirit's aid;  Then wait, oh, wait on Him,  Ne'er let thy faith grow dimBut in His energyBe strong! Be strong!
Be strong! Be strong!Strong in thy weakness be!  Strong in His matchless might,  Strong for all good and right,  Strong for all love and hope,  Strong with all ill to cope,Strong in humility,Be strong! Be strong!
Be strong! Be strong!Let feeble hand and knee  Venture to do and dare,  Take up the cross and bear;  Through Christ thou mayst be sure  To conquer and endure,And His true servant be,Be strong! Be strong!
Be strong! Be strong!Stronger and stronger be!  With cleanséd hands and heart  Acting a witness' part;  Using the Master's strength,  Until thou come at lengthAll perfectly to beMade strong; yea, strong!