1 Be strong in the Lord in armor of light,
with helmet and sword, with shield for the fight;
on prayer be dependent, be belted and shod,
in breastplate resplendent: the armor of God.

2 Integrity gird you round to impart
the truth of his Word as truth in your heart;
his righteousness wearing as breastplate of mail,
his victory sharing, be strong to prevail.

3 With eagerness shod, stand firm in your place,
or go forth for God with news of his grace;
no foe shall disarm you nor force you to yield,
no arrow can harm you with faith as your shield.

4 Though Satan presume to test you and try,
in helmet and plume, your head shall be high;
beset by temptation be true to your Lord,
your helmet, salvation, and Scripture, your sword.

5 So wield well your blade, rejoice in its powers,
fight on undismayed for Jesus is ours!
Then in him victorious your armor lay down,
to praise, ever glorious, his cross and his crown.