Hymnal: New Christian Hymn and Tune Book
Date: 1882
Compiler: Fillmore Brothers
Publisher/Printer: Fillmore Brothers
First Line: Behold the Christian warrior stand
Topic: Christian/Warfare
Writer: James Montgomery
Composer: William Bradbury
Meter: LM
Tune: Rolland
Hymn Number: 152
Page Number: 054, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsBEHOLD the Christian warrior stand
In all the armor of his God:
The Spirit's sword is in his hand,
His feet are with the gospel shod;
In panoply of truth complete,
Salvation's helmet on his head;
With righteousness a breastplate meet,
And faith's broad shield before him spread.
Undaunted to the field he goes;
Yet vain were skill and valor there,
Unless, to foil his legion foes,
He takes the trustiest weapon, prayer.
Thus, strong in his Redeemer's strength,
Sin, death, and hell he tramples down;
Fights the good fight, and wins at length,
Through mercy, an immortal crown.