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Stand Up, Stand UP for Jesus
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George Duffield's hymn 'Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus' is a classic Christian call to spiritual warfare and perseverance. The song urges believers to boldly proclaim their faith, likening the Christian life to a battle against sin and evil. It emphasizes reliance on God's strength rather than human effort, and encourages putting on the 'gospel armor' through prayer and duty. The lyrics promise eventual victory and eternal reward for those who remain faithful, drawing on imagery from Ephesians 6 and Revelation 2. The hymn has been a staple in many churches, inspiring courage and commitment among generations of Christians.
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Lift high His royal banner, it must not suffer loss:
From vict?ry unto vict?ry, His army shall He lead,
Till every foe is vanquished, and Christ is Lord indeed.
Stand up, stand up for Jesus! The trumpet call obey:
Forth to the mighty conflict, in this His glorious day;
Ye that are men now serve Him against unnumbered foes;
Let courage rise with danger, and strength to strength oppose.
Stand up, stand up for Jesus! Stand in His strength alone,
The arm of flesh will fail you, ye dare not trust your own;
Put on the gospel armor, and watching unto prayer,
Where calls the voice of duty, be never wanting there.
Stand up, stand up for Jesus! the strife will not be long;
This day the noise of battle, the next the victor?s song;
To him that overcometh a crown of life shall be;
He with the King of glory shall reign eternally.