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Gospel Armor
Staff Notation • Sacred
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Gospel Armor by Oliver Holden — Lyrics
Stand up, my soul, shake off thy fears,
And gird the gospel armor on,
March to the gates of endless joy,
Where thy great CaptainSavior's gone.
Hell and thy sins resist thy course,
But hell and sin are vanquished foes;
Thy Jesus nailed them to the cross,
And sung the triumph when he rose.
What though the prince of darkness rage,
And waste the fury of his spite,
Eternal chains confine him down
To fiery deeps and endless night.
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About Gospel Armor
Oliver Holden's Gospel Armor opens with a strong, martial character, reflecting the text's call to spiritual warfare. The SATB voices combine to create a powerful declaration of faith and determination. Set in English, the anthem draws upon the powerful imagery of biblical scripture, urging the singer to 'stand up, my soul, shake off thy fears, and gird the gospel armor on.' The music underscores the text's message of overcoming sin and the forces of darkness, with the composer vividly portraying the 'weapons of victorious grace' that 'shall slay thy sins, and end the strife.' This is a stirring call to press forward towards heavenly joy, with the music mirroring the triumphant spirit of the lyrics.
