Christ be near at either hand,\nChrist behind and before us stand\nChrist with us where’er we go.\nChrist around, above, below.\n2. Christ be in our heads and minds,\nChrist within our souls enshrined,\nChrist, control our wayward hearts\nChrist abide and never depart.\n3. Christ, our life and only way,\nChrist, our lantern, night and day\nChrist, be our unchanging friend\nGuide and shepherd to the end.\n4. Christ, be all our strength and might,\nChrist, our captain for the fight,\nChrist, fulfil our souls’ desires,\nChrist, ennoble and inspire.\n5. Christ, the king and Lord of all,\nFinds us today at his call,\nChrist, receive our service whole,\nHand and body, heart and soul.\n6. Christ, the King of kings descend,\nAnd of warfare make an end,\nChrist, on us and all below\nConcord, love and peace bestow.