Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 916 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 4:8-14 Lyrics: 1 Soldiers of Christ, arise,
and put your armour on,
strong in the strength which God supplies
through his eternal Son;
strong in the Lord of Hosts,
and in his mighty power,
who in the strength of Jesus trusts
is more than conqueror.
2 Stand then in his great might,
with all his strength endued;
and take, to arm you for the fight,
the panoply of God;
that, having all things done,
and all your conflicts passed,
you may o'ercome through Christ alone,
and stand entire at last.
3 Stand then against your foes,
in close and firm array;
legions of wily fiends oppose
throughout the evil day:
but meet the sons of night,
and mock their vain design
armed in the arms of heavenly light,
of righteousness divine.
4 Leave no unguarded place,
no weakness of the soul;
take every virtue, every grace,
and fortify the whole;
in him for ever joined,
to battle all proceed;
but arm yourselves with all the mind
that was in Christ, your Head.
Topics: Christian Community; Commissioning Service; Confirmation Service; Courage; Endurance; Evil; Faith; Saints Days and Holy Days Martyrs; Saints Days and Holy Days St Paul Used With Tune: FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH
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