1 For ever blessed be the Lord, My Saviour and my shield; He sends his Spirit with his word To arm me for the field.
2 When sin and hell their force unite, He makes my soul his care, Instructs me to the heavenly fight, And guards me thro' the war.
3 A friend and helper so divine Doth my weak courage raise; He makes the glorious victory mine, And his shall be the praise.