HYMN 845

Y.C & S



1.  THOU God who loved Father Abraham 

     And made him Friend on earth

     And Bless his children in the world 

     Like the heavenly Star above

     Thy promise made unto Isaac

     To recover the land

     Fulfilled Thou to Father Jacob

     His beloved son on earth.

Chorus: Put on girdle to fight for Christ 
 
              Put on girdle to fight for Christ

              Put on girdle, I say - 2ce

              Put on girdle to fight for Christ.


2.  O Thou who heard our Moses' cry 

     On Mountain of Sinai

     Thou who calleth Father Samuel 

     When he was yet of a child

     Thou who strengthen the young David 

     To conquer Goliath

     Come strengthen Band Cherubim 

     With Truth and Righteousness.

Chorus: Put on girdle...


3.  Hear what Jesus our Lord has said 

     To all his Apostles

     To be ever strong in the Lord 

     When Holy Spirit given

     When Holy Ghost descend on them 

     They joyfully served Him 

     Redemption their song everyday 

     For ever with the Lord.

Chorus: Put on girdle...


4.  Cherubim and ye Seraphim 

     Firm and firm thy girdle tie 

     Members of the Prayerist Band 

     Be ready to work for Christ 

     The promises made of the Lord 

     Of Christ Jesus the Truth

     In mem‘ry let us ever be 

     Now till the latter-day.

Chorus: Put on girdle...


5.  Ye saved and redeemed of the world 

     Rend to Him salvation hymns

     Unto the Lover of our souls

     Who with His blood us redeemed 

     From our servitude here on earth 

     And all our fears He bore

     Unto Canaan the peaceful land 

     Reigning with Jesus our King.

Chorus: Put on girdle...


6.  Thou unto Moses offer help

     Our Father Spiritual

     Thy fold to shepherd and to care 

     Cherubim and Seraphim

     Victory to Victory grant to us 

     Conq’rors let us ever be 

     Victorious crown all we may earn 

     Like the prophets. saints of old.

Chorus: Put on girdle to fight for Christ 
 
              Put on girdle to fight for Christ

              Put on girdle, I say - 2ce

              Put on girdle to fight for Christ.  Amen