PUT ON THE GOSPEL ARMOR

This is set to the tune “Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus”

Inspired by Ephesians 6.10-18; 1 John 5.19; Romans 10.17; 1 Corinthians 10.13

Stand in the truth and do right to keep you in the way
Now this will take some courage so practice everyday
The word of God will build you and strengthen you each day
And you will find the courage to stand firm in the way

The shield of faith will guard you against the Devil’s sway
Now faith it comes by hearing so study every day
God’s word will give the increase and keep you in the way
So always keep it near you and you won’t go astray

For shoes put on the gospel and be prepared to preach
Don’t keep it from your neighbors, don’t be ashamed to speak
The gospel must be taken to all both near and far
So always take it with you and preach it where you are

Rejoice in your salvation and keep your hope alive
And through the Devil’s onslaughts I know you will survive
So wear it in the battle ‘gainst foes of every kind
Salvation is your helmet to guard your heart and mind

Now you don’t go to battle without a sword to fight
So take God’s word and go forth and fight with all your might
The sword of God is powerful and deals a deadly blow
So take it into battle and fight against your foe

You’ll never win the battle if in your strength you trust
For God supplies the armor and trust in Him you must
So when the Devil tempts you just turn to God in prayer
He’ll never let him tempt you no more than you can bear

by
Becky Rene Copyright©Becky René.2008

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