I came and saw, and hoped to conquer
As the great Roman once had done
His was one hour's shock of battle
My field was harder to be won

I came and saw, but did not conquer;
The foes were fierce, their weapons strong
I came, I saw, but did not conquer,
For me the fight was sore and long

They said the war was brief and easy,
One word, one look, would crush the throng
For some it may have been a moment's conflict,
For me it has been sore and long

They said the threats were coward bluster,
To brave men they could work no wrong
So some may boast of easy battle,
To me it has been sore and long

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And yet I know that I shall conquer,
Though sore and hard the fight may be
I know, I know I shall be more than victor,
Through Him who won the fight for me