In time of temptation, I hear a sweet voice,
So tenderly whisper to me,
Be strong in the Lord, sweetly rest on His Word,
The angels have charge over thee.

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The angels have charge over thee,
To keep thee in all thy ways;
This blessèd assurance brings peace to my soul,
My heart is o’erflowing with praise.

When trials arise, and when danger is near,
A light in the darkness I see;
This promise so blest bringeth comfort and rest,
The angels have charge over thee.

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Then rest, sweetly rest, on the promise of God,
From sin and its power be free;
O be of good cheer, there is nothing to fear,
The angels have charge over thee.

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