Scripture Verse

Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Ephesians 6:11

Introduction

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John H. Tenney (1840–1918)

Words: C. H. Mann, 1890.

Music: San Fran­cis­co John H. Ten­ney, 1890 (🔊 pdf nwc).

Alternate Tune:

If you know Mann’s full name, or where to get a good pho­to of him (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

Lyrics

Gird on the sword and armor,
Go raise the banner high,
The Captain of sal­va­tion
To thee is ever nigh.

Refrain

Then wave the glo­ri­ous banner,
Press forward in His name;
And soon thy guide and captain
Will vic­to­ry pro­claim.

Gird on the sword and armor,
Let faith be thy strong shield;
His promise shall sustain thee
On every battlefield.

Refrain

Gird on the sword and armor,
Press on the foe to fight;
No enemy can harm thee,
For God sustains the right.

Refrain