[Verse 1] O church, arise, and put your armor on Hear the call of Christ our captain For nowtheweak can saythat they are strong In the strengththat God has given With shield of faith and belt of truth Well stand against the devils lies An army bold, whose battle cry is love Reaching out to those in darkness
[Verse 2] 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 every side We know the outcome is secure And Christ will have the prize for which He died An inheritance of nations
[Chorus] Arise, shine for your light has come Arise, shine for the Risen Son Lift your eyes, we are His radiant bride Arise, o church arise! Genius