With holy zeal and Christian grace

Verse 1

With holy zeal and Christian grace, I'll take the armor for the race, Whilst foes and fears beset me round, In Christ the Lord my strength is found.

Verse 2

Forever blessed be the Lord, His word he gives me for a sword, And he commands to wield it well, Against the powers of earth and hell.

Verse 3

His righteousness a breastplate yields, Whilst faith affords a glorious shield, His free salvation's sovereign grace, Shall on my head the helmet place.

Verse 4

Thus armed and martialed for the field, Against temptation doubly steeled, The glorious combat I begin, Declaring war with flesh and sin.

Verse 5

My heavenly Captain's watchful care, Shall keep me from the tempter's snare; His spirit guide my wandering feet, Till I his face in glory meet.