The New English Hymnal ‎#453

453. Stand up! – stand up for Jesus!

1 STAND up!-- stand up for Jesus!
Ye soldiers of the Cross;
Lift high his royal banner,
It must not suffer loss.
From victory unto victory
His army he shall lead,
Till every foe is vanquished,
And Christ is Lord indeed.

2 Stand up!-- stand up for Jesus!
The trumpet call obey,
Forth to the mighty conflict
In this his glorious day.
Ye that are men now serve him
Against unnumbered foes;
Let courage rise with danger,
And strength to strength oppose.

3 Stand up!-- stand up for Jesus!
Stand in his strength alone;
The arm of flesh will fail you,
Ye dare not trust your own.
Put on the gospel armour,
Each piece put on with prayer;
Where duty calls or danger,
Be never wanting there!

4 Stand up!-- stand up for Jesus!
The strife will not be long;
This day the noise of battle,
The next the victor's song.
To him who overcometh
A crown of life shall be;
He with the King of Glory
Shall reign eternally.

Text Information

• First Line: Stand up! – stand up for Jesus!
• Author: George Duffield, 1818-88
• Meter: 76 67 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986

Tune Information

• Name: MORNING LIGHT
• Composer: G. J. Webb, 1803-87
• Meter: 76 67 D
• Key: A Major