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Fight the good fight with all thy might!
Christ is thy strength, and Christ thy right;
Lay hold on life, and it shall be
Thy joy and crown eternally.
Christ is thy strength, and Christ thy right;
Lay hold on life, and it shall be
Thy joy and crown eternally.
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Run the straight race through God’s good grace,
Lift up thine eyes, and seek His face;
Life with its way before us lies,
Christ is the path, and Christ the prize.
Lift up thine eyes, and seek His face;
Life with its way before us lies,
Christ is the path, and Christ the prize.
3
Cast care aside, lean on thy Guide;
His boundless mercy will provide;
Trust, and thy trusting soul shall prove
Christ is its life, and Christ its love.
His boundless mercy will provide;
Trust, and thy trusting soul shall prove
Christ is its life, and Christ its love.
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Faint not nor fear, His arms are near,
He changeth not, and thou art dear;
Only believe, and thou shalt see
That Christ is all in all to thee.
He changeth not, and thou art dear;
Only believe, and thou shalt see
That Christ is all in all to thee.
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REBISI, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
The first stanza "Fight the good fight..." always motivates and encourages me.
Whenever I read the books of Timothy, the song strikes a reminder to sing this song but most especially when I am challenged or given a thought to a challenge, this song encourages me.
Praise God.
Irving, TX, United States
A short but poignant hymn capturing many verses from 1 and 2 Timothy.
2 Tim. 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have kept the faith...
1 Tim. 6:11-12: But you, O man of God, flee these things, and pursue righteousness, Godliness, faith, love, endurance, meekness. Fight the good fight of the faith; lay hold on the eternal life, to which you were called and have confessed the good confession before many witnesses.
2 Tim. 2:12: if we endure, we will also reign with Him.
2 Timothy 4:7-8: I have fought the good fight, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, with which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will recompense me in that day, and not only me but also all those who have loved His appearing.
Oh Lord! We give ourselves to you to follow Paul's exhortations to hasten your return!
Alton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
This just popped into my head after my arthritic pain made me resolve to 'fight the good fight' until He comes for us. Haven't sung it since I was a kid, but the words came back to me pretty well. Like Catherine Mary, I was so comforted by the line 'Faint not, nor fear.. ' It was like My Jesus was giving me a spiritual hug right there! We are so blessed to have these wonderful old hymns still in circulation. They speak to us and encourage us, as with every generation.
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
This is one of my favourite hymn; it motivates me and strengthens me. This inspirational hymns also reminds us that we would be faced with trails, temptations and challenges but that we should trust in God with all our heart and lean not on our understanding nor strength. By doing so, we shall surely triumph.
London, United Kingdom
I have MS and have a particularly bad couple of days
But this night l had it's 1. 30 AM l was awoken with the last verse running around my my head..
Faint not nor fear, His arms are near,
He changeth not, and thou art dear; ..
Thank you internet for reminding me of the rest
And thank you Lord for loving me and sending me this just when l needed You! AMEN!
Akpakpa, Cotonou, Benin
I was just feeling weary, lonely and defeated when suddenly I remembered this song and after singing and listening to it, I became joyous with hope and encouragement. Thank You Holy Spirit, my ever present Lover and friend 🙏🏻
Horncastle, Lincoln, United Kingdom
I was feeling battle weary this morning, having fought the good fight for righteousness and the words to his hymn suddenly fell into my mind. I had a good sing but had to look up the final words to the first verse!
Camarillo, CA, United States
Thank you for sharing the words here. So beautiful and true.
Epiquerez, Switzerland
Thank you for providing the words of this hymn. I shall be using it for our online prayer group. God bless you!
Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa
The fight is not over yet
Be strong and courageous