Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#373

373. Soldiers of Christ, arise

1 Soldiers of Christ, arise,
And put your armour 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, through Christ alone,
And stand entire at last.

3 Leave no unguarded place,
No weakness of the soul;
Take every virtue, every grace,
And fortify the whole;
Indissolubly joined,
To battle all proceed;
But arm yourselves with all the mind
That was in Christ, your Head.

Text Information

• First Line: Soldiers of Christ, arise
• Author: C. Wesley, 1707-1788
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Armour, the Christian's; Warfare, the Christian; Conflict (see also Warfare): Christian's; Courage, Christian; Christian: His Armour; Church: Militant; Conquering, through Christ; The Church and the Kingdom of God: Social Service; Foes; Gospel: Armour; Mind of Christ; Manhood; Strength: The Christian's; Soldiers of Christ

Tune Information

• Name: DIADEMATA
• Composer: Sir George J. Elvey, 1816-1893
• Meter: S.M.D.
• Key: E Major