A. M. Plumptre

L.M.

KEEP thyself pure! Christ’s soldier hear,

Through life’s loud strife the call rings clear.

Thy Captain speaks: His Word obey;

So shall thy strength be as thy day.

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Keep thyself pure! When lusts assail,

When flesh is strong and spirit frail,

Fight on—a fadeless crown thy meed—

Thy body as thy captive lead.

3

Keep thyself pure! Thrice blessed he

Whose heart from taint of sin is free.

His feet shall stand where Saints have trod

He with rapt eyes shall see his God.

4

Keep thyself pure! For He who died,

Himself for thy sake sanctified.

Then hear Him speaking from the skies.

And victor o’er temptation rise.

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O Holy Spirit, keep us pure,

Grant us Thy strength when sins allure;

Our bodies are Thy temple, Lord;

Be Thou in thought and act adored.