Stand Firm

[Verse 1]
Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might
Put on the whole armor of God
That you may be able to stand
Against the schemes of the devil

For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood
But against the rulers, against the authorities
Against the cosmic powers over this present darkness
Against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places

[Chorus 1]
Therefore take up the whole armor of God
That you may be able to withstand
In the evil day, and having done all
To stand firm—stand firm!

[Verse 2]
Stand, therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth
And having put on the breastplate of righteousness
And, as shoes for your feet
Having put on the readiness
Given by the gospel of peace

In all circumstances take up the shield of faith
With which you can extinguish
All the flaming darts of the evil one
And take the helmet of salvation
And the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God

[Chorus 2]
Praying at all times in the Spirit
With all prayer and supplication
To that end keep alert with all perseverance
Making supplication for all the saints

[Bridge]
And also for me, that words may be given
To open my mouth boldly
To proclaim the mystery of the gospel
For which I am an ambassador in chains
That I may declare it boldly
As I ought to speak

[Final Chorus]
Therefore take up the whole armor of God
That you may be able to withstand
In the evil day, and having done all
To stand firm—stand firm!