A. M. Plumptre (367/413) -- Hymns and Spiritual Songs

A. M. Plumptre 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. 2 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. 5 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.