1 Soldiers of Christ, arise,
And put your armour on,
Strong in the strength which God supplies
Through his Eternal Son:
Strong is the Lord of Hosts,
And in his mighty power,
Who in the strength of Jesus trusts
2 Stand, then, in his great might,
With all his strength endued;
But take, to arm you for the fight,
The panoply of God:
That having all things done,
And all your conflicts passed,
Ye may o'ercome, through Christ alone,
And stand entire at last.
3 Stand, then, against your foes,
Legions of wily fiends oppose
But meet the sons of night,
But mock their vain design,
Armed in the arms of heavenly light,
4 Leave no unguarded place,
No weakness of the soul;
Take every virtue, every grace,
And fortify the whole.
But arm yourselves with all the mind
That was in Christ, your Head.
5 But, above all, lay hold
On faith's victorious shield;
Armed with the adamant and gold,
Be sure to win the field:
If faith surround your heart,
Repelled his every fiery dart,
And quenched with Jesus' blood.
6 Jesus hath died for you;
What can his love withstand?
Believe, hold fast your shield, and who
Shall pluck you from his hand.
Believe that Jesus reigns;
All power to him is given:
Believe, till freed from sin's remains;
Believe yourselves to heaven.
7 To keep your armour bright,
Attend with constant care,
Still walking in your Captain's sight,
And watching unto prayer.
Ready for all alarms,
Steadfastly set your face,
And always exercise your arms,
And use your every grace.
8 Pray, without ceasing pray;
Your Captain gives the word;
His summons cheerfully obey,
And call upon the Lord:
To God your every want
In instant prayer display;
Pray always; pray, and never faint;
Pray, without ceasing pray.