Armour Alert

Tune: St Gertrude [Series: Hymns to Saints Tunes 20]

('Onward, Christian soldiers')

Ephesians 6 v.10-18

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Chorus

Put on the whole armour

Of God, stand firm, sure

Strong in him, the power

Of His might each hour

So you able to stand

On rock, not on sand

Against the schemes evil

Of foe, the devil

For we wrestle here not

Against earthly lot

But against spiritual

Wickedness it all - Chorus

Therefore take whole armour

Clothe you with it sure

So that you can withstand

And done all, still stand

Stand you therefore, having

Belt of truth one thing

And having on breastplate

Of righteousness' state - Chorus

Having your feet shod too

Walking with the view

Of sharing the gospel

Good news, peace to all

And taking to you shield

Of faith, not to yield

To the evil one, defend

With shield to the end - Chorus

Quenching the fiery darts

Enemy imparts

Using shield in defence

Scattering darts hence

Taking too the helmet

Of salvation, yet

Not forget, take your sword

The Spirit, the word [of God] - Chorus

Praying e'er with all prayer

Here, there, everywhere

In the Spirit, watching

All persevering

And in supplications

For folk, all nations

Weapon of prayer using

God's kingdom to bring - Chorus