Keep Thyself Pure

Verse 1

Keep thyself pure! Christ's soldier, hear Thro' life's long strife the call rings clear, Thy Captain speaks; His word obey; So shall thy strength be as thy day.

Verse 2

Keep thyself pure! Thrice blessed he Whose heart from taint of sin is free; His feet shall stand where saints have trod, He with rapt eyes shall see his God.

Verse 3

Keep thyself pure! For He who died, Himself for thy sake sanctified; Then hear Him speaking from the skies And victor o'er temptation rise.

Verse 4

O Holy Spirit, keep us pure, Grant us Thy strength when sins allure; Our bodies are Thy temple, Lord; Be Thou in thought and act adored.