PLEAD my cause, O Lord of hosts,

PLEAD my cause, O Lord of hosts, Earth and hell now make their boasts, See against my soul they strive, Mischief seek and plots contrive.

Shield and buckler are with Thee, Hold them forth, O Lord, for me; I am thy salvation, say, That shall all my foes dismay.

Inbred sin my soul annoys, Unbelief my peace destroys, Fiery darts the tempter flings, Every day its battle brings.

Jesus when on earth He dwelt, Sharpest pangs of conflict felt; All the powers of darkness warr'd With our great anointed Lord.

He has vanquish'd all His foes For Himself, and all He chose; His salvation is complete, All shall worship at His feet.

Lord, I will rejoice in Thee, Thy salvation makes me free; Plead my cause and all is well, I shall ever with Thee dwell.