ARMORED

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Jun 15, 1904

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 30, No. 24.

Youth upon Life's threshold standing, Hand upon His open door, Footstep eager on the landing, Heart a-leap with hope before; O, the tremor! And the glamor! Day doth dawn! Behold the morning! Not a cloud in all the sky; Dost thou know there's need of warning? Danger lurketh by-and-by.

Watch the way, O son of promise; Guard thy going day and night; Foes would foil each holy purpose, Snares are set thy bloom to blight. O, be watchful! And be prayerful; Keep thyself in Christ, thy Saviour; If thou wouldst the comfort win, Battle bravely, falter never, Know no compromise with sin.

Gird thyself with Truth's own armor— Shield of Faith and Gospel sword; Smite with might and thou shalt conquer, Strong in spirit through the Word. Men may cavil, Fear no evil; Take the helmet of salvation, Let the feet be sandal shod; So shalt thou o'ercome temptation, Walk in paths of peace with God.

—Selected.