…taking the shield of faith…the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Ephesians 6:16-17
Words: Fanny Crosby, in The Service of Praise, edited by J. Lincoln Hall et al. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Hall-Mack, 1900), number 39. Some hymnals give the lyricist as H. D. K.,
one of Fanny’s pseudonyms.
Music: Aceh Arthur Berridge, 1900 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Berridge (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Lift aloft the cross of Jesus,
Hold it high and strong;
Shout the name of Him who saves us,
Swell the battle song.
Forward, soldiers, bold and fearless,
Hear the call of God;
Prove your courage in the conflict,
Tread where brave men trod.
Refrain
Lift aloft the cross of Jesus,
Hold it high and strong;
Shout the name of Him who saves us,
Swell the battle song.
Faith our shield and hope our helmet,
Satan’s hosts we face;
Marshaled in the might of Jesus,
Win we by His grace.
Catch the order of our captain,
Wield the Spirit’s sword;
Onward, fearless, press to conquer,
Slaying with His word.
They shall share the glad hosanna,
Who on Him believe;
They shall ’neath His royal banner
Crowns of life receive.
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