African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#383

383. Soldiers of Christ, Arise

1 Soldiers of Christ, arise,
And put your armor 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;
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 thru Christ alone,
And stand entire at last.

3 From strength to strength go on,
Wrestle and fight and pray;
Tread all the powers of darkness down,
And win the well-fought day.
Still let the Spirit cry,
In all His soldiers, "Come!"
Till Christ the Lord descends from high,
And takes the conquerors home.

Text Information

• First Line: Soldiers of Christ, arise
• Title: Soldiers of Christ, Arise
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
• Meter: SMD
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Topic: The Christian Life: Struggle and Guidance; Ascription; Conflict; Courage; Cross; Zeal

Tune Information

• Name: DIADEMATA
• Composer: George J. Elvey, 1816-1893
• Meter: SMD
• Key: D Major