ELHB Hymn 410

Arm these Thy soldiers, mighty Lord

Christopher Wordsworth (1862)

Hymn Text

410. Arm these Thy soldiers, mighty Lord

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1 Arm these Thy soldiers, mighty Lord,
With shield of faith and Spirit's sword;
Forth to the battle may they go
And boldly fight against the foe,
With banner of the cross unfurled,
And by it overcome the world;
And so at last receive from Thee
The palm and crown of victory.
2 Come, ever-blessed Spirit, come,
And make Thy servant's hearts Thy home;
May each a living temple be
Hallowed forever, Lord, to Thee;
Enrich that temple's holy shrine
With sevenfold gifts of grace Divine;
With wisdom, light, and knowledge bless
Strength, counsel, fear, and godliness.

Source noted on Hymnary: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #410