The church is the Bride, the new man, and the warrior

lyricist: L. S.
Composer: A dutch hymn

We satisfy Christ

as His Bride

in His image;

As new man and warrior

dominion we win!

Safeguarded in battle in Christ as our armor

We fight for God’s interests

His kingdom bring in!

We’re garbed in fine linen

our bridal apparel

Made spotless and bright through God’s love and His light;

An army that follows the Lord into battle

We’re clothed in this linen

with Christ armed in might!

We’re girded with Truth

with Christ’s righteousness covered

We’re shod with the gospel of peace through His blood

We’re shielded by faith

and we’re helmed with salvation

And armed with the sword of the Spirit

the word!

God’s word is a bounty of food for our eating;

This food constitutes us

through prayer

hour by hour;

By this constitution we’re readied for battle

And

led by the Spirit

we speak with His pow’r!

Our battle is corporate—as one man we conquer!

We’re one with the Lord in the might of His strength!

Withstanding the foe

in the Body empowered

Steadfastly we stand

headed up through His reign!

The Lord is our center

our source and our standing

Our leader

our Captain

our conqueror

our King!

Our Bridegroom

our Husband

our Head

our Beloved!

We love Him intensely—from Him triumphs spring!

We move in God’s move with the Lord in His headship

Upheld by the Head as His Body on earth!

Christ’s made us partakers in all He’s accomplished!

Exalt Him

rejoicing! God’s will must come forth!

God’s image expressed

His dominion established

Through prayer corresponding to Christ on the throne

Fulfills God’s intention

His purpose eternal

Regaining the earth for God’s pleasure alone!

The church is the Bride

the new man

and the warrior

Fulfilling God’s heart’s desire

stage after stage.

We love Christ supremely and stand in His victory

To bring in His Kingdom by turning the age.

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