RESTING ON THE LORD by Martha Baker

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 19, 1872

RESTING ON THE LORD.

By Martha Baker

“We rest on thee,” dear Father, And in thy might and power, Go forth to meet our enemies, In this important hour; We know that they are many, But in Israel’s God we stand; Through him the battle will be ours, Though we’re a little band.

Resting on thee, dear Father, What cause have we for fear, Though all the world, arrayed in arms, Against thy saints appear; For Jesus is our captain, For us he’ll lead the way, March on in heavenly armor clad, We’re sure to win the day.

Come, rally round the standard, And raise the banner high, Let every heart beat courage, And every tear be dry. No time for useless mourning, God calls for soldiers who Will never flinch though trials press, But to the cause prove true.

Courage, ye faint and weary, The battle’s almost o’er. The crown of life awaits you, Safe on the other shore. Nerve for the last great conflict, With error and with sin, Stand firm, be valiant for the truth, And life eternal win.

MARTHA BAKER. Albany, Mich.