A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship ‎#340

340. Wherefore, take unto you the whole Armor of God

1 Equip me for the war,
And teach my hands to fight;
My simple, upright heart prepare,
And guide my words aright.

2 Control my ev'ry thought;
My whole of sin remove;
Let all my works in thee be wrought,
Let all be wrought in love.

3 O arm me with the mind,
Meek Lamb, that was in thee!
And let my knowing zeal be join'd
With perfect charity.

4 With calm and temper'd zeal,
Let me enforce thy call;
And vindicate thy gracious will,
Which offers life to all.

5 O may I love like thee!
In all thy footsteps tread;
Thou hatest all iniquity,
But nothing thou hast made.

6 O may I learn the art,
With meekness to reprove!
And hate the sin with all my heart,
But still the sinner love.

Text Information

• First Line: Equip me for the war
• Title: Wherefore, take unto you the whole Armor of God
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1845
• Scripture:
  Ephesians 6:13
• Topic: The Church: Pastoral

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