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 brave 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, 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 those who vanquish evil a crown of life shall be
They with the King of Glory shall reign eternally
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Alternate verses:
Stand up, stand up for Jesus, the solemn watchword hear
If while ye sleep He suffers, away with shame and fear
Where’er ye meet with evil, within you or without
Charge for the God of battles, and put the foe to rout
Stand up, stand up for Jesus, each soldier to his post
Close up the broken column, and shout through all the host
Make good the loss so heavy, in those that still remain
And prove to all around you that death itself is gain
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