Be Strong and of Good Courage

Be strong and of good courage

For the battle is the Lord's!

Put on your holy armour

And wield your two edged sword.

Stand firm with feet unslipping,

Shield, to quench the darts

Of the one who's been defeated.

The one who will not last.

Be strong and of good courage

For the battle has been won!

Jehovah saw the triumph

Of His well belovèd Son.

His heel was bruised at Calv'ry,

Thorns rested on His brow,

But Jesus, King of glory,

Is interceding for us now.

Be strong and of good courage

For the battle, soon will cease!

Our Captain of salvation

Brings His people peace.

A place is being prepared

By the Master Cornerstone,

The hands which bore the nails,

Bids His children home.

Be strong and of good courage,

For the battle is the Lord's!

He is the victor, reigning,

He comforts with His Word.

His promises are steadfast,

His love is firm and sure

His shadow is my refuge

I'm His forevermore.

Be strong and of good courage,

For the battle has been won!

The Victor sits in glory,

Jesus, God's own Son.

He wears a crown of triumph,

A robe with golden band.

We long to see eternity,

To dwell in Immanuel's Land.

© Carolyn Davison 11th April 2016