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Hymnal Number
470Resource Type:
Keys included:
D
About this Hymn
The challenge with this number was to write a modern hymn about the church that celebrated the joy and wonder of being part of his body, "the fullness of him who fills all in all" (Eph. 1:23). We used many ideas such as the "communion of the saints," the amazing truth that, when we gather to sing, we are joining with people of every generation to sing his praise. We also addressed the realization of spiritual warfare, as we live in a world that wars against the great truths of the faith. The overall impact of the song, however, is a call to action not merely as individuals but as his bride, the church. Chris Tomlin helped us write a new refrain for Facing a Task Unfinished (2016).
Lyrics
Verse 1
O church, arise and put your armor on; hear the call of Christ our Captain; for now the weak can say that they are strong in the strength that God has given. With shield of faith and belt of truth we'll stand against the devil's lies, an army bold whose battle cry is "Love!" reaching out to those in darkness.
Verse 2
Our call to war, to love the captive soul, but to rage against the captor; and with the sword that makes the wounded whole, we will fight with faith and valor. When faced with trials on ev'ry side, we know the outcome is secure, and Christ will have the prize for which he died: an inheritance of nations.
Verse 3
Come, see the cross where love and mercy meet, as the Son of God is stricken; then see his foes lie crushed beneath his feet, for the Conqueror has risen! And as the stone is rolled away, and Christ emerges from the grave, this vict'ry march continues till the day ev'ry eye and heart shall see him.
Verse 4
So Spirit, come! Put strength in ev'ry stride, give grace for ev'ry hurdle, that we may run with faith to win the prize of a servant good and faithful. As saints of old still line the way, retelling triumphs of his grace, we hear their calls, and hunger for the day when with Christ we stand in glory!
O church, arise and put your armor on; hear the call of Christ our Captain; for now the weak can say that they are strong in the strength that God has given. With shield of faith and belt of truth we'll stand against the devil's lies, an army bold whose battle cry is "Love!" reaching out to those in darkness.
Verse 2
Our call to war, to love the captive soul, but to rage against the captor; and with the sword that makes the wounded whole, we will fight with faith and valor. When faced with trials on ev'ry side, we know the outcome is secure, and Christ will have the prize for which he died: an inheritance of nations.
Verse 3
Come, see the cross where love and mercy meet, as the Son of God is stricken; then see his foes lie crushed beneath his feet, for the Conqueror has risen! And as the stone is rolled away, and Christ emerges from the grave, this vict'ry march continues till the day ev'ry eye and heart shall see him.
Verse 4
So Spirit, come! Put strength in ev'ry stride, give grace for ev'ry hurdle, that we may run with faith to win the prize of a servant good and faithful. As saints of old still line the way, retelling triumphs of his grace, we hear their calls, and hunger for the day when with Christ we stand in glory!
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Attribution & Copyright
Words & Music: Keith Getty, Stuart Townend © 2005 Thankyou Music Ltd (Capitol CMG Publishing / www.capitolcmgpublishing.com)