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Hymn 86 - My Soul, Be on Thy Guard

Main message: Be watchful, alert, and on guard in our spiritual journey.


Bible references:

  • V1. "be on thy guard" (1 Corinthians 16:13-14)

  • V2. "watch... and pray" (Matthew 26:41)

  • V3. "Till thou obtain thy crown" (James 1:12)

  • V4. "fight on" (1 Timothy 6:12)


Keywords: soul, guard, hosts, draw, skies, watch, fight, pray, battle, renew, divine, vict’ry, armor, crown, fight, death, God, divine abode


Interpretation notes:

  • Repeating notes begin both lines. 

  • The opening phrase uses perfect 4th interval jumps up and down, with a steady quarter-note rhythm followed by half notes.

86 (Notated Score)

"Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord." – Eph. 5:19

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