FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT

AUTHOR: JOHN SAMUEL BEWLEY MONSELL
🔅 METER: 8.8.8.8 (L.M.)
🎼 TUNE: DUKE STREET
1: FIGTH the good fight with all thy might;
Christ is thy Strength, and Christ thy Right;
Lay hold on life, and it shall be
Thy joy and crown eternally.
2: Run the straight race through God’s good grace,
Lift up Thine eyes, and seek His face;
Life with its way before us lies,
Christ is the Path, and Christ the Prize.
3: Cast care aside, upon thy Guide,
Lean, and His mercy will provide;
Lean, and the trusting soul shall prove
Christ is its Life, and Christ its Love.
4: Faint not nor fear, His arms are near,
He changeth not, and thou art dear.
Only believe, and thou shalt see
That Christ is all in all to thee.
SOURCE: Methodist Hymn BOOK 490
💡 HYMN REFLECTIONS:
This popular hymn encourages mankind to pursue righteousness with the guidance and strength that God provides. It is inspired by 1 Timothy 6:12 which says, "Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses."
The hymn lyrics urge the listener to "Fight the good fight," "lay hold on life," "run the straight race," "cast care aside", and "faint not nor fear."
📖 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE:
1 Timothy 6:12