The Christian warrior

Verse 1

The Christian warrior,--see him stand In the whole armour of his God: The Spirit's sword is in his hand; His feet are with the gospel shod;

Verse 2

In panoply of truth complete, Salvation's helmet on his head: With righteousness, a breastplate meet; And faith's broad shield before him spread.

Verse 3

He wrestles not with flesh and blood, But principalities and powers, Rulers of darkness, like a flood, Nigh, and assailing at all hours.

Verse 4

Nor Satan's fiery darts alone, Quench'd on his shield, at him are hurl'd; The traitor in his heart is known, And the dire friendship of this world.

Verse 5

Undaunted to the field he goes; Yet vain were skill and valour there, Unless, to foil his legion-foes, The trustiest weapon were "all-prayer."

Verse 6

With this omnipotence he moves, From this the alien armies flee, Till more than conqueror he proves, Through Christ who gives him victory.

Verse 7

Thus, strong in his Redeemer's strength, Sin, death, and hell, he tramples down, Fights the good fight, and wins at length, Through mercy, an immortal crown.