1. Church of Christ Jesus, be on the alert, sober of spirit, forearmed, fierce conflict expecting. Note how the devil is prowling about, ready at once to devour all those unsuspecting.
cont…
[Sing to the Lord 397]

2. Clearly hear the Captain’s call:
1. cont:
Clearly hear the Captain’s call:
Stand firm, all, and hold your ground.
Armour on, and prayerful, all,
know that Satan has been bound!
All enlist, him resist;
trust the Lord God truly.
Victor, he, on the tree,
conquered wonderfully!

3. you’re not alone, as Christ’s own, in this toilsome battle.
2. Firm in your faith, now respond to the call;
you’re not alone, as Christ’s own,
in this toilsome battle.
Brothers and sisters throughout this whole world
suffered and died, slaughtered brutally –
like mere cattle.
cont…

4. As for Christ, so for his own – it’s well-known, this story –
2. cont:
As for Christ, so for his own –
it’s well-known, this story –
first the cross, and then the crown:
that’s the path to glory.
God of grace, for this race
grant your consolation.
We endure, for we’re sure
of your great salvation!
Sing to the Lord 397
Projected with permission
Text: John Goris, 2003, © Sing to the Lord, 2012
Tune: A. Valerius, Nederlandtsch Gedenckclanck, 1626