Main message: Jesus will help us when facing temptation.

Bible references:

• V1. "Comfort, strengthen, and keep you" (2 Thess 2:17)

• V2. "Shun evil companion" (1 Cor 15:33)

“Bad language” (Eph 5:4)

“God’s name—not in van” (Exodus 20:7)

“Kindhearted” (1 Peter 3:8)

• V3. "To him who overcome—" (Rev 2:10)

“Thro’ faith we shall conquer” (Heb 11:33)

“Our strength will renew” (Isaiah 40:31)

Keywords: Yield not, temptation, sin, vict’ry, help, win, fight, subdue, look, carry through, ask, comfort, strengthen, keep, willing, aid, shun, disdain, rev’rence, thoughtful, earnest, kindhearted, true, overcome, crown, faith, conquer, Saviour, renew

Interpretation notes:

• This hymn is in AAB form. 

• It is in 6/8 meter. 

• In the B section, the melody and rhythm become more steady.