The Armor of God – male chorus
Music By: Michael Smurthwaite
Voices: TTBB Chorus
Lyrics By: Michael and Heather Smurthwaite, based on D&C 27:15-18 & Ephesians 6a;13-17
Description: The initial fanfare echos angelic trumpets announcing the inauguration of the dispensation of the fullness of times when the faithful shall be gathered to take on themselves the full spiritual armor of God’s restored gospel in order to faithfully endure the tribulations prophesied to precede Christ’s glorious return. Theme: Enduring in faith through all adversities in order to rejoice at Christ’s coming.
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Lyrics:
Wherefore rejoice in the fullness of time!
When all things are gathered together into one!
Oh gird up your loins and take my armor whole
That the day ye may withstand.
Take the loin cloth of truth, the breast plate of righteousness,
The shoes of preparation of the Gospel of peace.
Take the shield of faith to quench the darts of the wicked,
The helmet of salvation to crown the armor of God.
Then the sword of my Spirit will I pour out upon you,
And my word will I reveal; so be faithful ’till I come;
So be faithful ’till I come, ’till I come, ’till I come!
Oh gird up your loins take my armor whole
That the day ye may withstand.
Take the loincloth of truth, the breastplate of righteousness,
The shoes of preparation of the Gospel of peace.
Take the shield of faith to quench the darts of the wicked,
The helmet of salvation to crown the armor of God.
So that you may withstand the day,
Gird up your loins, take the armor of God.
So be faithful ’till I come that you may stand!
Gird up your loins!