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102 1 THAT man no guard or weapons needs Whose heart the blood of Jesus knows ; But safe may pass, if duty leads. Through burning sands or mountain snows.

2 Released from guilt, he feels no fear ; Redemption is his shield and tower ; lie sees his Saviour always near To help in every trying hour.

3 Though I am weak, and Satan strong, And often to assault me tries, When Jesus is my shield and song, Abash d the wolf before me flies.

4 His love possessing, I am blest, Secure whatever change may come : Whether I go to east or west, With him I still shall be at home.

5 If placed beneath the northern pole, Though winter reigns with rigour there, His gracious beams would cheer my soul, And make a spring throughout the year.

6 Or if the desert s sun-burnt soil My lonely dwelling e er should prove, His presence would support my toil, Whose smile is life whose voice is love.

1 WHEN Israel was from Egypt freed, The Lord, who brought them out, Help d them in every time of need, But led them round about,

2 To enter Canaan soon they hoped ; But quickly changed their mind, When the Red sea their passage stopp d. And Pharaoh inarch d behind.