Timeless Truths ‎#232

232. The Shield of Faith

1 Take the shield of faith, my brother,
Hold it boldly in the light;
And its awful, burnished glory
Will put every foe to flight.

Refrain:
In the mighty name of Jesus,
Ever lift up the shield of faith;
Wield the sword of truth, my brother,
Heav’n will crown thy fight of faith.

2 Faith is mighty and will conquer,
Bind it firmly on thy heart;
On the hottest field of battle
Thou shalt quench the vilest dart. [Refrain]

3 And when trouble specters round thee
Come, thy spirit to depress,
Lift the shield of faith abounding,
And thy soul shall calmly rest. [Refrain]

4 Then put on the holy armor,
And defy the tempting throng;
Over all the foes that gather,
Shout and sing the victor’s song. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Take the shield of faith, my brother
• Title: The Shield of Faith
• Author: Daniel S. Warner (1893)
• Refrain First Line: In the mighty name of Jesus
• Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
• Scripture:
  Ephesians 6:16
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/The_Shield_of_Faith); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Hymnal of the Church of God, 1953 (241); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (316); The Gospel Trumpet Comp

Tune Information

• Name: [Take the shield of faith, my brother]
• Composer: Barney E. Warren (1893)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
• Key: A♭ Major
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/The_Shield_of_Faith); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Hymnal of the Church of God, 1953 (241); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (316); The Gospel Trumpet Comp