“But when a stronger than he shall come.” Luke 11. 22
J. Newton C.M.
1
The castle of the human heart,
Strong in its native sin,
Is guarded well in every part
By him who dwells within.
2
For Satan there in arms resides,
And calls the place his own;
With care against assaults provides,
And rules as on a throne.
3
But Jesus, stronger far than he,
In his appointed hour,
Appears to set his people free
From the usurper’s power.
4
“This heart I bought with blood,” he says,
“And now it shall be mine;”
His voice the strong one armed dismays;
He knows he must resign.
5
In spite of unbelief, and pride,
And self, and Satan’s art,
The gates of brass fly open wide,
And Jesus wins the heart.
