A LIFE OF OVERCOMING

a life of ceaseless praise,

be this thy blessed portion,

throughout the coming days.

The victory was purchased

on Calv‟ry‟s cross for thee,

sin shall not have dominion,

the Son hath made thee free.

And would‟st thou know the secret

of constant victory?

Let in the Overcomer,

and He will conquer thee!

Thy broken spirit, taken

in sweet captivity,

shall glory in His triumph

and share His victory.

Then from thy life ascending

one triumph note of praise,

(for they who always conquer

a victor‟s song must raise,)

shall echo on unceasing

till Satan‟s host doth flee

before our glorious watchword,

“Lord, victory for me.”

Though all the path before thee

the host of darkness fill,

look to thy Father‟s promise,

and claim the victory still.

Faith sees the heavenly legions,

where doubt sees nought but foes,

and through the very conflict

her life the stronger grows.

More stern will grow the conflict

as nears our King‟s return,

and they alone can face it

who this great lesson learn:

that from them God asks nothing

but to unlatch the door

admitting Him, who through them

will conquer evermore. ......