Do I believe what Jesus saith

Verse 1

Do I believe what Jesus saith, And think his gospel true? Lord, make me bold to own my faith, And practise virtue too.

Verse 2

Suppress my shame, subdue my fear, Arm me with heav'nly zeal, That I may make thy power appear, And works of praise fulfil.

Verse 3

If men shall see my virtue shine, And spread my name abroad, Thine is the power, the praise is thine, My Savior and my God!

Verse 4

Thus when the saints in glory meet, Their lips proclaim thy grace; They cast their honors at thy feet, And own their borrowed rays.

Verse 5

Are we the soldiers of the cross? The followers of the Lamb? And shall we fear to own his cause, Or blush to speak his name?

Verse 6

Now must we fight if we would reign Increase our courage, Lord We'll bear the toil, endure the pain, Supported by thy word.

Verse 7

Thy saints in all this glorions war Shall conquer, though they're slain; They see the triumph from afar, And shall with Jesus reign.

Verse 8

When that illustrious day shall rise, And all thy armies shine In robes of vict'ry through the skies, The glory shall be thine.