Skip to content

A copy of Advent Hymnals. Open this page on adventhymnals.org →

The Christian warrior—see him stand

The same words as 2 hymnals printed them. Pick two versions to see every change between them: words added, dropped or altered, and verses left out.

18 words changed

Verse 1

The Christian warrior—see him stand, In the whole armor of his God! The Spirit's sword is in his hand, His feet are with the gospel shod.

Verse 1

The Christian warrior—see him stand, In the whole armor of his God! The Spirit's sword is in his hand, The word of truth, the Spirit's rod.

Verse 2

In panoply of truth complete, Salvation's helmet on his head, With righteousness, a breastplate meet, And faith's broad shield before him spread.

Verse 2

In panoply of truth complete, He wrestles not with flesh and blood, With righteousness, a breastplate meet, And faith's broad shield before him spread.

Verse 3

With this, Omnipotence he moves, From this the alien armies flee; Till more than conqueror he proves, Thro' Christ, who gives him victory.

Verse 3

With this, Omnipotence he moves, From this his fiul adversary flies, Till more than conqueror he proves, Through Christ, who gives him victory.

Verse 4

Thus strong in his Redeemer's strength, Sin, death, and hell, he tramples down, Fights the good fight, and wins at length, Through mercy, an immortal crown.

Verse 4

Thus strong in his Redeemer's strength, Sin, death, and hell, he tramples down, Fights the good fight, and wins at length, Through mercy, an immortal crown.