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On Guard

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The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 10, 1863

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 21, No. 15.

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On Guard.

EPH. vi, 13-17.

It is the eventide of life; Times closing waves before me roll: And in this narrow pass of life I stand to guard my priceless soul.
Through storm and calm, through dark and light, Weary but resolute I cling To my good sword, my breastplate bright, The armor of my heavenly King.
On guard, on guard! the trumpet voice Rings in my ear; with watchful eye I gaze, and feel my heart rejoice; My deadliest foes are drawing nigh.
Ye pass not here, hate, envy, pride, With all the embattled hosts of hell: My captain standeth at my side; I fear you not; I know you well.
Fast comes the night: my watch is done: This hour I've longed for many years: I shall not see another sun; Ended is sorrow, toil and tears.
My Lord appears! O, sweet release! Nearer I view the heavenly shore, I lay my armor down, and cease To be "on guard" for evermore.