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Christian Soldier
Staff Notation • Sacred
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Barry Johnston
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Christian Soldier by Daniel Read — Lyrics
1 Soldiers of Christ, arise,
And put your armor on,
Strong in the strength which God supplies
Through his eternal Son;
Strong in the Lord of hosts,
And in his mighty power,
Who in the strength of Jesus trusts
Is more than conqueror.
2 Stand then in his great might,
With all his strength endued,
And take, to arm you for the fight,
The panoply of God;
That having all things done,
And all your conflicts past,
Ye may o'ercome through Christ alone,
And stand entire at last.
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About Christian Soldier
This rousing anthem calls choir members to embrace their spiritual journey with the powerful imagery of soldiers preparing for battle. The text, set in English, urges listeners to stand firm, clad in divine strength, and overcome adversity. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonies and dynamic contrasts, ideal for conveying the resolute and triumphant message. The music supports the fervent exhortation to fight the good fight, drawing upon the might of God and the victory won through Christ. It is a call to spiritual readiness and unwavering faith, suitable for a choir looking for a piece with a strong, uplifting message and a robust musical setting.
