That man no guard or weapons needs

The believer's safety  by John Newton


 * 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.


 * Released from guilt he feels no fear,
 * Redemption is his shield and tow'r;
 * He sees his Savior always near
 * To help, in every trying hour.


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


 * 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.


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


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