Day’s darkness, night’s frostiness
Confusion, panic
Illness, debt, inconvenience
Plot their invasion
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Sly thieves stealing precious time
Past, present, future
Strength, courage runs for cover
Not this once again
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Haven’t I proven myself
Faithful, compliant
Why must I suffer, have not
My prayers unanswered
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My child, have you forgotten
Testing of your faith
Creates mighty endurance
Brave maturity
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I discipline those I love
Removing rubbish
Lethal thinking and living
So you are set free
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No longer a slave to sin
An overcomer
Lacking nothing in this war
For your precious soul
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Put on full armor of God
Truth’s belt around waist
The breastplate of righteousness
Sandals of Good News
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Raise the shield of faith upwards
Quench foe’s fiery spears
Wear helmet of salvation
Grasp sword, word of God
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Draw you strength from mighty God
The days are evil
Devil is prowling about
A roaring lion
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Resist him, firm in your faith
Know the God of grace
Will personally restore
Strengthen, support you
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The one who wants to love life
And to see good days
Must keep his tongue from evil
Lips from speaking lies
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Turning away from evil
Doing what is good
Seeking peace, pursuing it
Compassionate, meek
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Consider it a great joy
When you are tested
All who endure trials are blessed
Crown of life is theirs