The faith which once for all was giv'n
Spiritual Warfare - Guarding the Deposit
Verse 1
The faith which once for all was giv'n
Unto the saints of old,
Has been committed unto us
To guard, defend, and hold.
chorus
And we know whom we have believ�d
And are persuaded that He is able
To guard, through the Holy Spirit,
Our deposit to that day.
Verse 2
This good deposit is the mark
Of God's economy,
Without it we will miss the aim
Of His recovery.
chorus
And we know whom we have believ�d
And are persuaded that He is able
To guard, through the Holy Spirit,
Our deposit to that day.
Verse 3
The myst'ry of the common faith,
A conscience pure requires;
A holy, separated life
For us the Lord desires.
chorus
And we know whom we have believ�d
And are persuaded that He is able
To guard, through the Holy Spirit,
Our deposit to that day.
Verse 4
This outline of the healthy words,
In faith and love we'll hold;
All different teaching, fruitless talk,
Reject with spirit bold.
chorus
And we know whom we have believ�d
And are persuaded that He is able
To guard, through the Holy Spirit,
Our deposit to that day.
Verse 5
Oh, healthful teaching, wholesome words:
The truth of godliness!
Oh, good deposit, common faith,
And life of holiness!
chorus
And we know whom we have believ�d
And are persuaded that He is able
To guard, through the Holy Spirit,
Our deposit to that day.
Verse 6
Lord, make us now those faithful men
Who pass on what we've heard;
Make us examples of the saints
In spirit, faith, and word.
chorus
And we know whom we have believ�d
And are persuaded that He is able
To guard, through the Holy Spirit,
Our deposit to that day.
Hymn details
Lyrics: Unknown
Music: James McGranahan
Meter: 8.6.8.6. with chorus.
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