Stand Up Stand Up for Jesus - Traditional

Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
Ye soldiers of the cross;
Lift high His royal banner,
It must not suffer loss.
From victory unto victory
His army shall He lead,
Till every foe is vanquished,
And Christ is Lord indeed.

Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
The trumpet call obey;
Forth to the mighty conflict,
In this His glorious day.
Ye that are men now serve Him
Against unnumbered foes;
Let courage rise with danger,
And strength to strength oppose.

Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
Stand in His strength alone;
The arm of flesh will fail you,
Ye dare not trust your own.
Put on the gospel armor,
Each piece put on with prayer;
Where duty calls, or danger,
Be never wanting there.

Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
The strife will not be long;
This day the noise of battle,
The next the victor's song.
To him that overcometh
A crown of life shall be;
He with the King of glory
Shall reign eternally.

Stand Up Stand Up for Jesus lyrics were written by George Duffield Jr. as a tribute to the dying words of a fellow minister who urged his people to stand up for the Lord. The song uses military metaphors to describe the spiritual struggle and the need for the armor of God. It emphasizes that the strength of the flesh will fail and that victory is found only through the power of Christ. By singing these lyrics the faithful are encouraged to live with integrity and boldness recognizing that the conflict will one day end in the eternal peace of the Saviors kingdom. It is a song of resolve and enduring loyalty.