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ClHRISTIAN ! dost thou see thera On the holy ground, How the troops of Midian
Prowl and prowl around ? Christian ! up and smite them,
Counting gain but loss ; Smite them by the merit Of the Holy Cross.
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.
Christian ! dost thou hear them,
How they speak thee fair? ' Always fast and vigil ?
Always watch and prayer? ' Christian ! say but boldly,
' While I breathe I pray ; ' Peace shall follow battle.
Night shall end in day.
' Well I know thy trouble,
my servant true ; Thou art very weary, —
1 was weary too :
But that toil shall make theo
Some day all mine own ; And the end of sorrow
Shall be near my throne.'
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