Main message: Encourage Christians to fight the good fight.

Bible references: (Ephesians 6:11-17)

• V1. "seize your armor" (Ephesians 6:13)

• V2. "the triumphs of His cross" (Colossians 2:15)

"God, our strength and shield" (Psalm 28:7)

• V3. "Hosts of God" (Exodus 12:41)

"Follow where your Leader trod" (Revelations 14:4)

"Crown of glory" (1 Peter 5:4)

"Shout their Saviour's praise" (Revelations 19:6-7)

Keywords: Soldiers of the cross, arise, victory, armor, battle, won, Jesus, the triumphs of His cross, strength and shield, onward, hosts of God, trod, crowns of glory, shout, praise

Interpretation notes:

• The hymn is written in 6/4 meter and uses repeated opening notes and dotted rhythms. 

• Its melody comes from a traditional Scottish tune. 

• These features can support a more detached performance style.