2 Here giant danger threatening stands,

Mustering his pale, terrific bands;

There, pleasure’s silken banners spread,

And willing souls are captives led.

3 See where rebellious passions rage,

And fierce desires and lusts engage;

The meanest foe of all the train

Has thousands and ten thousands slain.

4 Come, then, my soul! now learn to wield

The weight of thine immortal shield;