Take the shield of faith, my brother,
Hold it boldly in the light;
And its awful burnished glo­ry
Will put every foe to flight.

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In the mighty name of Je­sus,
Ever lift up the shield of faith;
Wield the sword of truth, my brother,
Heaven will crown thy fight of faith.

Faith is mighty and will conquer,
Bind it firmly on thy heart;
On the hottest field of battle,
Thou wilt quench the vilest dart.

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And when trouble specters round thee,
Come, thy spirit to depress,
Lift the shield of faith abounding,
And thy soul shall calmly rest.

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Then put on the holy armor,
And defy the tempting throng,
Over all the foes that gather,
Shout and sing the victor’s song.

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