Tune: Melita
(\'Eternal Father, strong to save\')
Ephesians 6 v.10-18
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Be strong in the lord, and the power
Of His might, needed every hour
The whole armour of God put on
Then the devil\'s schemes you will none
Be overcome by, but will stand
Possess all the spiritual land
For our battle is spiritual
Against the wicked powers all
Of rulers, darkness, realms evil
That may be hidden disguised well
So withstanding with armour on
And still stand when all victory won
Have belt of truth upon your loins
Against the devil\'s lies, purloins* (*stealing)
Have on breastplate of righteousness
We made righteous in Christ, no less
Have feet shod with shoes, readiness
To share the gospel, others bless
Take shield of faith, wherewith you shall
Quench fiery darts of wicked well
Take helmet of salvation sure
Assured you are saved evermore
Take sword of Spirit, God\'s word \'tis
Each word true, perfect, certain this
And too weapon of prayer always
Use and employ through all your days
All kinds of prayer in the Spirit
Pray, in communion with Him knit
Watch and pray, persevere, proclaim
Message of gospel in Christ\'s name