The Armor of God

Entangled in problems of everyday life, not living victoriously

Day to day we live blind to the way we're pursued by the enemy

In a struggle not agaist flesh and blood, but a foe that knoes us well

Like a lion he seeks to devour our joy when we buy what He's tryin' to sell!

So put your armor on- it was forged by God's own Son

Put your armor on and watch the demons run!

Put your armor on, for the victory's been won

There's no need to do what's already been done

Just put your armor on!

Now the enemy can never hope to win a victory

He can try to foil and delay the plan God has for you and me

If we fight the battle by ourselves then it's time we realized

That when we claim God's promises our Lord is glorified!

So put your armor on- it was forged by God's own Son

Put your armor on and watch the demons run!

Put your armor on, for the victory's been won

There's no need to do what's already been done

Just put your armor on!

Gird your body with the belt of truth of who you are IN HIM

His breastplate of Righteousness will protect you from all sin

The sandals of His Peace will give assurance as you go

His helmet will protect our minds when emotion starts to grow

Behind the mighty shield of faith He protects us with His Word

And with the Sword of His Spirit we bring the message of our Lord!

So put your armor on- it was forged by God's own Son

Put your armor on and watch the demons run!

Put your armor on, for the victory's been won

There's no need to do what's already been done

Just put your armor on!

November 1985

Anthony Foster

Written at lunch in my studio area at SMU