O Church Arise (Arise, Shine)

O church

arise

and put your armor on;

Hear the call of Christ our captain.

For now the weak can say that they are strong

In the strength that God has given.

With shield of faith and belt of truth

We’ll stand against the devil’s lies.

An army bold

whose battle cry is love

Reaching out to those in darkness.

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!

Come

see the cross

where love and mercy meet

As the Son of God is stricken;

Then see His foes lie crushed beneath His feet

For the Conqueror has risen!

And as the stone is rolled away

And Christ emerges from the grave

This victory march continues till the day

Ev’ry eye and heart shall see Him.

So Spirit

come

put strength in every stride;

Give grace for every hurdle.

That we may run with faith to win the prize

Of a servant good and faithful.

As saints of old

still line the way

Retelling triumphs of His grace

We hear their calls

and hunger for the day

When with Christ we stand in Glory.

CHORUS