Page:Bohemian legends and other poems.djvu/23



You who are champions of God,
 * And of his law,

Pray Him to assist you, and laud
 * Him and His law.

So shall ye conquer through God,
 * And be victorious.

Our Lord has told us not to fear
 * Those who can kill

The body, but keep Him near,
 * And fight with will.

Fight valiantly then with no fear,
 * And make strong your hearts.

Christ will repay thee hundredfold—
 * For he has said,

Who dies for me, and in my fold,
 * Is happy dead.

For him shall open joys untold—
 * And life eternal.”

So archers, and lancers, and all
 * Ye warlike men;

Hallebards, and ye that appall
 * The hearts of men;

Remember all, ye warriors tall,
 * God’s loving kindness.

E’en if the enemy be strong—
 * Still do not fear.

Let God’s word be your battle song,
 * Know He is near.

Fly not, but fight the battle long,
 * Better death than flight.