Song 98

Contending for the Faith

(Jude 3)

1. Just as Jesus Christ had foretold,

Wicked works earth wide abound.

Cold has grown the love of many;

Very little faith is found.

Therefore, let us be contending

For the faith that was received

By the Christian congregation,

Who back there God’s Word believed.

2. Never let the Devil weaken

Our strong faith in things foretold;

But by study, pray’r, and service,

To the faith let’s firmly hold.

By our steadfastly contending,

Yielding not to doubt or fear,

We will strengthen one another

That thus all may persevere.

3. Use each avenue of service

For the true faith to contend.

Give a bold and faithful witness

Till this system has its end.

Through Jehovah’s vindication

Wickedness will no more be,

But to us will come salvation

Under his Theocracy.