The breaker is come up before them; they have broke up and have passed through the gate, and their king (as the author and finisher of faith) shall pass before them, and the Lord on the head of them. Micah 2:13. Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. John 16:33. Hebrews 12:1-2.
Sometimes the enemy seems to get an advantage over us, but the battle is not over yet. At last thou shalt have the victory, and carry the day for all that. In hard struggles remember the power of Christ, who in his resurrection broke through every thing. With Him thou canst also break through, and be more than conqueror. Yea, in every conflict thou canst be sure of the victory before landed; for his victory is thy victory also. It as impossible for thine enemies to keep thee always in bonds and subjection, as it was that Christ could be kept in the grave, by the stone, seal, and keepers.
Nay, the greater their force is, the more glorious the farce is, and the more glorious will be the victory.
Hosanna to our conquering King!
The prince of darkness flies,
His troops rush headlong down to hell,
Like lightening from the skies.
There, bound in chains, the lions roar,
And fright the rescued sheep;
But heavy bars confine their power
And malice to the deep.
Hosanna to the conquering King!
All hail incarnate Love!
Ten thousand sons and glories wait
To crown the hand above.