Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Ephesians 6:17
Words: Major Pearson, in Gospel Jewels, by Ralph E. Hudson (Cleveland Ohio: Publishing House of the Evangelical Association, 1890), number 125.
Music: William J. Kirkpatrick (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Pearson (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Never let your courage fail you,
Never let your spirits faint;
Never, never think of failure,
Be a working saint.
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Keep on working, keep on praying,
Keep on fighting with the Spirit’s sword;
Keep on working, keep on praying;
Keep on trusting in the mighty Lord.
Turn away from faithless cowards,
Help the weak, and cheer the brave;
Trust in God, and pressing forward,
Strive the world to save.
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With the voice of holy living,
Praise the Lord for what is done!
Keep on getting, keep on giving,
Till the world is won.
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Be not idle, God beholds us,
Bear the fruits of heav’nly grace;
Spend more time alone with Jesus,
See God face to face.
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