The Cyber Hymnal ‎#8105

8105. Christian Living

1 Come, put on the armor of Jesus,
Make ready to battle with sin,
And conquer the foes that beset us,
The foes, both without and within.

Refrain:
Lift high the victorious banner,
The truth that for ages has stood;
Be firm in the midst of temptation,
And overcome evil with good.

2 The banner of truth we must follow,
Nor linger, in doubt and in fear;
For Jesus is strong to deliver,
Fear not, for the Captain is near. [Refrain]

3 Right onward, forevermore onward,
We march in the strength of the King;
For God and the good of our neighbor,
Our lives as an offering we bring. [Refrain]

4 Whatever the sin that opposes,
The order must be understood;
Be not overcome by the evil,
But overcome evil with good. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Come, put on the armor of Jesus
• Title: Christian Living
• Author: Julia H. Johnston
• Refrain First Line: Lift high the victorious banner
• Meter: 98.98 D
• Language: English
• Source: Bible Study Songs, by Bertha F. Vella and Daniel. B. Towner (Boston: The Pilgrim Press, 1899)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: DOWNEY
• Composer: Daniel Brink Towner (1899)
• Meter: 98.98 D
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Public Domain