The Battle, April 2006

This evening I resolve to fight
and wage again with all my might
the war between the dark and light
within my soul, who's pure delight

has once again been put to flight
and sullied by the Devil's slight.
But he'll not stand, try though he might,
against my King or I, His knight.

Nay! Jesus' blood will from this plight
secure the win this hour, tonight!
And from the depths of sin and fright
he'll lift my soul to heaven's height.

He'll keep me from the Satan's bite
until the end when I alight
from death's conveyance athwart the night
in safety to His wondrous light.

So fight my soul, with this excite-
ment in your heart and in your sight.
And do not think, to be polite
when Satan tries his best to smite

but only of your vict'ry rite
which Jesus in his blood did write,
how in His grip, He holds you tight.
Now rise up soul, his love requite!