Ephesians 6:10-18: "10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints"
Romans 8:31-39: "31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? 33 Who shall bring any charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies. 34 Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died - more than that, who was raised - who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? 36 As it is written, 'For your sake we are being killed all the day long; we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered.' 37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38 For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Philippians 1:27-28: "27 Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel, 28 and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God."
1 Corinthians 9:24-25: "24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. 25 Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable."
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Rise! To arms! With prayer employ you,O Christians, lest the foe destroy you;For Satan has designed your fall.Wield God's Word, the weapon glorious;Against all foes be thus victorious,For God protects you from them all.Fear not the hordes of hell,Here is Emmanuel.Hail the Savior!The strong foes yieldTo Christ, our shield,And we, the victors, hold the field.Cast afar this world's vain pleasureAnd boldly strive for heav'nly treasure.Be steadfast in the Savior's might.Trust the Lord, who stands beside you,For Jesus from all harm will hide you.By faith you conquer in the fight.Take courage, weary soul!Look forward to the goal!Joy awaits you.The race well run,Your long war won,Your crown shines splendid as the sun.Wisely fight, for time is fleeting;The hours of grace are fast retreating;Short, short is this our earthly way.When the Lord the dead will wakenAnd sinners all by fear are shaken,The saints with joy will greet that day.Praise God, our triumph's sure.We need not long endureScorn and trial.Our Savior KingHis own will bringTo that great glory which we sing.
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Ephesians 6:10-18 and Philippians 1:27-28 appear throughout the first two verses. The Ephesians passage appears clearly in lines like "Wield God's Word, the weapon glorious" and "The strong foes yield / To Christ, our shield" in the first verse and "Be steadfast in the Savior's might" in the second. The Philippians text appears in the line "Fear not the hordes of hell" in the first verse and "And boldly strive for heav'nly treasure" in the second verse.
1 Corinthians 9:24-25 appears at the end of the second verse ("Look forward to the goal!... The race well run... Your crown shines splendid as the sun.").
Romans 8:37 seems to appear in the line "By faith you conquer in the fight" in the second verse, and other parts of the Romans 8 passage seem to inform the last few lines of the hymn: verses 31-32 in the line "Praise God, our triumph's sure," and verses 35, 38-39 in the lines "Our Savior King / His own will bring / To that great glory which we sing."
