Soldiers of Christ, Arise

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Soldiers of Christ, arise,     

And put your armor on,  

Strong in the strength which God supplies,  

Through His beloved Son;  

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Strong in the Lord of Hosts,     

And in His mighty pow’r,  

Who in the strength of Jesus trusts  

Is more than conqueror.  

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Stand then in His great might,     

With all His strength endued;  

But take, to arm you for the fight,  

The panoply* of God,  

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Leave no unguarded place,     

No weakness of the soul,  

Take every virtue, every grace,  

And fortify the whole.  

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That, having all things done,     

And all your conflicts past,  

You may o’ercome through Christ alone,  

And stand entire at last.

    

Hymn lyrics: Charles Wesley (1707-1788)   

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qXIPzUqQ8Y&list=RD8qXIPzUqQ8Y&start_radio=1

 

*What is a panoply? A panoply is a complete suit of armor.    

Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.