Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #564b (1958) Hymnal Title: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America Lyrics: 1 Soldiers of Christ, arise
And put your armor on,
Strong in the strength which God supplies
Through his eternal Son;
2 Strong in the Lord of Hosts,
And in his mighty power;
Who in the strength of Jesus trusts
Is more than conqueror.
3 Stand then, in his great might,
With all his strength endued;
But take, to arm you for the fight,
The panoply of God.
4 To keep your armor bright
Attend with constant care,
Still walking in your Captain's sight,
And watching unto prayer.
5 From strength to strength go on,
Wrestle and fight and pray;
Tread all the powers of darkness down,
And win the well-fought day;
6 That, having all things done,
And all your conflicts past,
Ye may o'ercome through Christ alone,
And stand entire at last. Topics: The Church Year Saints' Days - Minor Festivals; The Church The People of God; Ordination; The Ministry; The Life In Christ Service; The Life In Christ Conflict and Victory Languages: English Tune Title: DURHAM (DOVER)
Soldiers of Christ, arise