O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law, But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.—1 Corinthians, 15:55-57.
Soldier of Jesus' army.
Follower of Christ, prepare.
Fasten thy trusty armor,
Gird up thy loins with care,
Under Christ's banner serving,
Standard of Truth divine,
Go meet thy Foe, whose spurious strength
By Truth must be destroyed at length,
And Victory is thine.
Soldier, thou hast enlisted
To destroy—through God's own word—
All error, disease, and sickness
With Truth as thine only sword,
With Truth and the understanding
Of the Allness of God above,
Nor spear, nor blade, nor glistening lance
Is needed, Warrior, to enhance
The Victory of Love.
