Riddance to everything that hinders The sin that easily engulfs Let us stand with perseverance Against the spirits of this world Let us fix our eyes upon Christ The author and perfector of faith Who for the joy set before Him Endured the cross scorning its' shame Consider Him who endured such opposition So that we will not grow weary In our battle against flesh and blood God will prevail Strengthen our feeble arms and our weak knees So that we will know that suffering Produces perseverance And blessed are the persecuted