STAND up! stand up for Jesus! Ye soldiers of the cross; Lift high His royal banner; It must not suffer loss: From victory unto victory 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 His, 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 armour, Each piece put on with prayer; Where duty calls, or danger, 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.
George Duffield, 1818-88