Soldiers of Christ, Arise
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Soldiers of Christ, Arise is an 18th century English hymn
. The words were written by Charles Wesley
(1707–1788), and the first line ("Soldiers of Christ, arise, and put your armor on") refers to the armour of God
in Ephesians
6:10–18.
One of several tunes for the hymn is by William P. Merrill
(1867–1954), and the hymn appeared in the Manchester Hymnal
.
Hymn
A hymn is a type of song, usually religious, specifically written for the purpose of praise, adoration or prayer, and typically addressed to a deity or deities, or to a prominent figure or personification...
. The words were written by Charles Wesley
Charles Wesley
Charles Wesley was an English leader of the Methodist movement, son of Anglican clergyman and poet Samuel Wesley, the younger brother of Anglican clergyman John Wesley and Anglican clergyman Samuel Wesley , and father of musician Samuel Wesley, and grandfather of musician Samuel Sebastian Wesley...
(1707–1788), and the first line ("Soldiers of Christ, arise, and put your armor on") refers to the armour of God
Armor of God
The phrase "Armor of God" is directly derived from Ephesians : "Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes." As a Biblical reference, the metaphor may refer literally to physical armor worn by God in metaphorical battles, or it may refer to vigilant...
in Ephesians
Epistle to the Ephesians
The Epistle of Paul to the Ephesians, often shortened to Ephesians, is the tenth book of the New Testament. Its authorship has traditionally been credited to Paul, but it is considered by some scholars to be "deutero-Pauline," that is, written in Paul's name by a later author strongly influenced by...
6:10–18.
One of several tunes for the hymn is by William P. Merrill
William P. Merrill
William Pierson Merrill was an American Presbyterian clergyman, pacifist, author, and hymn writer. He was acknowledged during his time as one of the most influential ministers in America...
(1867–1954), and the hymn appeared in the Manchester Hymnal
Manchester Hymnal
A Collection of Sacred Hymns for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Europe, informally known as the Manchester Hymnal, was first published in Manchester, England, in 1840...
.