Hymn 845 – THOU God who loved Father Abraham | C&S English Hymnary

1. THOU God who loved Father Abraham And made him Friend on earth And Bless his children in the world Like the heavenly Star above Thy promise made unto Isaac To recover the land Fulfilled Thou to Father Jacob His beloved son on earth. Chorus: Put on girdle to fight for Christ Put on girdle to fight for Christ Put on girdle, I say - 2ce Put on girdle to fight for Christ. 2. O Thou who heard our Moses' cry On Mountain of Sinai Thou who calleth Father Samuel When he was yet of a child Thou who strengthen the young David To conquer Goliath Come strengthen Band Cherubim With Truth and Righteousness. Chorus: Put on girdle... 3. Hear what Jesus our Lord has said To all his Apostles To be ever strong in the Lord When Holy Spirit given When Holy Ghost descend on them They joyfully served Him Redemption their song everyday For ever with the Lord. Chorus: Put on girdle... 4. Cherubim and ye Seraphim Firm and firm thy girdle tie Members of the Prayerist Band Be ready to work for Christ The promises made of the Lord Of Christ Jesus the Truth In mem‘ry let us ever be Now till the latter-day. Chorus: Put on girdle... 5. Ye saved and redeemed of the world Rend to Him salvation hymns Unto the Lover of our souls Who with His blood us redeemed From our servitude here on earth And all our fears He bore Unto Canaan the peaceful land Reigning with Jesus our King. Chorus: Put on girdle... 6. Thou unto Moses offer help Our Father Spiritual Thy fold to shepherd and to care Cherubim and Seraphim Victory to Victory grant to us Conq’rors let us ever be Victorious crown all we may earn Like the prophets. saints of old. Chorus: Put on girdle to fight for Christ Put on girdle to fight for Christ Put on girdle, I say - 2ce Put on girdle to fight for Christ AMEN