Here is another poem by Phil. One of our coworkers is writing music to go along with the words. This is a reflection on Ephesians 6... May you be blessed!
"Rise Up You Soldier of The Kingdom of Light"
Rise up you soldier of the Kingdom of Light
Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might!
Put on His armor - Prepare yourself for the fight,
For the forces of darkness now come within sight.
Many quake at the sight of this evil band.
Yet your strength is in God and in His armor you stand.
You advance, therefore, marching on enemy land.
The Lord calls you to battle, He now raises His hand.
Take up His courage, take up this honor!
Keep alert - be found with God's whole armor.
With all your strength in the fight you must labor.
His HOLY light in your heart you must harbor.
To march in His Army, all evil you must hate,
for you take up Christ's righteousness as your breastplate.
Lies, deceptions, and temptation: these are the enemies bait.
Yet for these, you fall not. For the belt of truth is fastened around your waist.
The battle will rage, and even in its greatest heat,
The GOSPEL gives you readiness for all that you may meet.
These are the shoes which have been prepared for your feet.
That every foe and obstacle in the path, you may beat.
Ready yourself, soldier of Light, to take the field,
with all boldness commit to your Lord never to yield
Make now your hands ready ever to wield:
God's Word - your sword; and faith - your shield!
Against the devil, your sword has the greatest effect;
his darts, with your shield, you must surely deflect.
Yet one thing remains: the helmet of salvation to protect.
And the work of salvation, God promises to perfect!
Rise up you soldier of the Kingdom of Light
Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might!
You have His armor - DO NOT FLEE from the fight.
But take up your sword, the devil, prepare to smite!
So march with His armor fastened firmly upon you
Prepare yourself and be among the very few:
Who, rising early, find the grass wet with dew...
THIS IS THE DAY! The deadly battle is now in view!
Though the darkness now approaches thee,
resist the devil and he will flee!
It will be there upon bended knee
that victory is won and men set free!
Rise up you soldier of the Kingdom of Light
Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might!
Open war is upon you! Will you stand in the fight?
Fight with all your might, for the day is passing and it will soon be night.
The Lord's banner is raised, to Him gather all!
The Lord, to action, His Army He does call.
March now into darkness, march to the enemy's wall.
Against this Army, the gates of Hell will fall!
Rise up you soldier of the Kingdom of Light
Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might!
Keep your courage! Be valiant! Finish the fight!
Our Great King will conquer and all will be made right!
Rise up you soldier of the Kingdom of Light
Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might!
VICTORY IS WON! Darkness is finished and all is made bright!
Weary soldier, take now your rest among the saints in Light.
"Rise Up You Soldier of The Kingdom of Light"
Rise up you soldier of the Kingdom of Light
Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might!
Put on His armor - Prepare yourself for the fight,
For the forces of darkness now come within sight.
Many quake at the sight of this evil band.
Yet your strength is in God and in His armor you stand.
You advance, therefore, marching on enemy land.
The Lord calls you to battle, He now raises His hand.
Take up His courage, take up this honor!
Keep alert - be found with God's whole armor.
With all your strength in the fight you must labor.
His HOLY light in your heart you must harbor.
To march in His Army, all evil you must hate,
for you take up Christ's righteousness as your breastplate.
Lies, deceptions, and temptation: these are the enemies bait.
Yet for these, you fall not. For the belt of truth is fastened around your waist.
The battle will rage, and even in its greatest heat,
The GOSPEL gives you readiness for all that you may meet.
These are the shoes which have been prepared for your feet.
That every foe and obstacle in the path, you may beat.
Ready yourself, soldier of Light, to take the field,
with all boldness commit to your Lord never to yield
Make now your hands ready ever to wield:
God's Word - your sword; and faith - your shield!
Against the devil, your sword has the greatest effect;
his darts, with your shield, you must surely deflect.
Yet one thing remains: the helmet of salvation to protect.
And the work of salvation, God promises to perfect!
Rise up you soldier of the Kingdom of Light
Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might!
You have His armor - DO NOT FLEE from the fight.
But take up your sword, the devil, prepare to smite!
So march with His armor fastened firmly upon you
Prepare yourself and be among the very few:
Who, rising early, find the grass wet with dew...
THIS IS THE DAY! The deadly battle is now in view!
Though the darkness now approaches thee,
resist the devil and he will flee!
It will be there upon bended knee
that victory is won and men set free!
Rise up you soldier of the Kingdom of Light
Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might!
Open war is upon you! Will you stand in the fight?
Fight with all your might, for the day is passing and it will soon be night.
The Lord's banner is raised, to Him gather all!
The Lord, to action, His Army He does call.
March now into darkness, march to the enemy's wall.
Against this Army, the gates of Hell will fall!
Rise up you soldier of the Kingdom of Light
Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might!
Keep your courage! Be valiant! Finish the fight!
Our Great King will conquer and all will be made right!
Rise up you soldier of the Kingdom of Light
Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might!
VICTORY IS WON! Darkness is finished and all is made bright!
Weary soldier, take now your rest among the saints in Light.
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