Be strong, ye brethren, in the Lord

Verse 1

Be strong ye brethren in the Lord! Ye children of the light, And be ye evermore prepar'd, Your enemies to fight.

Verse 2

Put on the armour of your God, The victory to gain; We wrestle not with flesh and blood, As are the sons of men.

Verse 3

But we must have a constant war, Whilst we dwell here below; With Gods and princes of the air, And all of Satan's crew.

Verse 4

O! let us ever watch and pray And guard on ev'ry hand; Be ready for the evil day, And able to withstand.

Verse 5

Be sure to stand and never yield: Move not in any wise; But stand your ground and gain the field: Likewise the heav'nly prize.

Verse 6

The only weapons we can have To fight our greatest foes: Are they which the Almighty gave For christian men to use.

Verse 7

His holy word and living faith, And the bless'd spirit's aid! Are weapons which the christian hath To make his foes afraid.