But 'neath His banner manfully
Firm at thy post remain;

In token that thou too shalt tread
The path He travell'd by,
Endure the cross, despise the shame,
And sit thee down on high;

Thus outwardly and visibly
We seal thee for His own:

And the brow that wears His cross
may

Hereafter share His crown.

Amen.

"Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might."

216 SOLDIERS of Christ arise,

And put your armour on;

Strong in the strength which God supplies Through His eternal Son.

Strong in the Lord of hosts,

And in His mighty power;

Who in the strength of Jesus trusts,
Is more than conqueror.

Stand then in His great might,

With all His strength endued;
And take, to arm you for the fight,
The panoply of God;

That having all things done,
And all your conflicts past,

Ye may behold your victory won.
And stand complete at last.

Amen.

“Little children, keep yourselves from idols.”

225 JESU, meek and gentle,
Son of God most high,
Pitying, loving Saviour,
Hear Thy children's cry.

Pardon our offences,

Loose our captive chains,
Break down every idol
Which our soul detains.

Give us holy freedom,
Fill our hearts with love;
Draw us, holy Jesu,

To the realms above.

Lead us on our journey,
Be Thyself the way
Through terrestrial darkness.
To celestial day.

Jesu, meek and gentle,

Son of God most high,

Pitying, loving Saviour,

Hear Thy children's cry. Amen.

"He shall feed His flock like a shepherd; He shall gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom." 229 SAVIOUR, like a shepherd lead us, Much we need Thy tender care; In Thy pleasant pastures feed us;

For our use Thy folds prepare:
Blessed Jesus!

Thou has bought us, Thine we are.

Thou hast promised to receive us,
Poor and sinful though we be;
Thou hast mercy to relieve us;

Grace to cleanse, and power to free:
Blessed Jesus!

Let us early turn to Thee.

Early let us seek Thy favour,
Early let us learn Thy will;
Do Thou, Lord, our only Saviour,
With Thy love our bosoms fill:
Blessed Jesus!

Thou hast loved us,-love us still. Amen.

"Be strong and of a good courage.

And the Lord, He

it is that doth go before thee."

232 ONWARD, Christian soldiers,

Marching as to war,

With the Cross of Jesus

Going on before.

Christ the Royal Master

Leads against the foe;

Forward into battle,

See, His banners

go.

Onward, Christian soldiers,
Marching as to war,

With the Cross of Jesus
Going on before.

At the sign of triumph
Satan's host doth flee;
On, then, Christian soldiers,
On to victory.

Hell's foundations quiver
At the shout of praise;
Brothers, lift your voices,
Loud your anthems raise.
Onward, etc.

Like a mighty army

Moves the Church of God; Brothers, we are treading Where the saints have trod; We are not divided,

All one body we,

One in hope and doctrine,
One in charity.
Onward, etc.

Crowns and thrones may perish,
Kingdoms rise and wane,
But the Church of Jesus

Constant will remain;

Gates of hell can never
'Gainst that Church prevail;
We have Christ's own promise,
And that cannot fail.
Onward, etc.

Onward, then, ye people,
Join our happy throng,

Blend with ours your voices
In the triumph-song;
Glory, laud, and honour,
Unto Christ the King;
This through countless ages
Men and Angels sing.

Onward, Christian soldiers,
Marching as to war,

With the cross of Jesus
Going on before. Amen.

"My grace is sufficient for thee."

237 My faith looks up to Thee, Thou Lamb of Calvary,

Saviour divine!

Now hear me while I

pray:

Take all my guilt away;
O let me from this day
Be wholly Thine.

May Thy rich grace impart
Strength to my fainting heart,
My zeal inspire;

As Thou hast died for me,
O may my love to Thee

Pure, warm, and changeless be,
A living fire.

While life's dark maze I tread,
And griefs around me spread,
Be Thou my guide;