Scripture Verse

Put on the whole armor of God. Ephesians 6:11

Introduction

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C. Newman Hall
(1816–1902)

Words: C. New­man Hall, in Wel­come Tid­ings, by Ro­bert Low­ry et al. (New York: Big­low & Main, 1877).

Music: Ira D. San­key (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Ira D. Sankey
(1840–1908)

Lyrics

To arms! To arms! ye soldiers,
The trumpet call obey!
Arise from dreary slumbers
To watch, and fight, and pray.

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To arms! to arms! ye soldiers,
The trumpet call obey!
With Jesus as our leader,
We’re sure to win the day.

’Tis not to rest, or banquet,
Or proud parade we go;
The fight of faith is fiercer,
Than worldly warriors know.

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Against the powers of darkness
With fearful craft and rage,
Our heavenly captain calls us
Incessant war to wage.

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We’ll bless Thee for the battle,
We’ll glory in the strife;
We’ll shout at call of trumpet,
We’ll win eternal life.

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