O Church Arise

I think this is a marvelously written hymn by Stuart Townsend and Keith Getty. There are the authors for "In Christ Alone". And truly this is another master piece.

Have been fretted by some thoughts as I poured through the bible and this song comes so aptly. In the age of differing opinions and self-taught mentality, it is refreshing that a song written in this age to be so biblical in its lyrics.

The church as Paul tells Timothy to remember must be the pillar of truth that is to be the heart of worship. Forget about sentimentality and emotionalism that drives worship. Truth alone in worship bring out a sanctified emotion which is acceptable to God. Paul says in Col 3:16 " to let the words of Christ dwell richly...in psalms and spiritual song" And the richness of this song in displaying the richness of our standing in Christ, the church standing in Christ..just brings out the display of His glory. Truth encourages. Worship is in truth and in spirit.

This song has done both.
Would like to introduce this song to campus one day :)



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.

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.

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.

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.

Words and Music by Keith Getty & Stuart Townend
Copyright © 2005 Thankyou Music