The Shield of Faith

FAith is a Grace that God hath wrought
In us who do believe;
If it be strong, we need not care
What Gun-shots we receive

From Satan, who his fiery Darts
Continually lets fly;
Ah! 'tis our Shield to save all parts,
Whatever danger's nigh.

A Shield is turned ev'ry way,
That so no Dart may wound;
And we by Faith, as with a Shield,
Are compassed quite round.

The Will and Judgment it secures,
And doth Affections keep
Warm unto Christ, and Conscience too,
It saves from drousie sleep.

A Shield preserves the other part
Of Armour we have on;
So Faith secures every Grace;
That hurt be done to none.

Christ's Righteousness very pure,
To that 'tis we must flee;
And unto us by Faith 'tis sure,
And this by Faith we see.