I like this song, the music in particular but also the lyrics. The idea of putting on the armor the Lord provides and doing battle with the devil goes back to Jesus himself and even further into the times of the Hebrew patriarchs, all the way to Abraham. This zest for battle, fighting against evils and overcoming obstacles runs like a blood-red line through Western Civilization, distinguishing it from, say, the Hindu and Buddhist cultures of the East. Those cultures appear to emphasize not struggle but escape----escape from the woes of earthly existence into Nirvana. Maybe this is one reason modern science and technology developed in Western Europe rather than in China or India. Also noteworthy is how easily the traditional Western orientation, rooted in Judaism and Christian beliefs, can be filled with non-Christian beliefs. Take this song, for example. If the references to the Lord and the armor the Lord has provided are replaced with references to the Fuehrer and the tanks of the German army, the song could serve as a battle hymn perfectly suited to the Wehrmacht circa 1942. This is not to disparage the original Christian stance but only to show how it could be and, I believe was, adapted by men who were anything but Christians to ends that included the eventual eradication of Christianity. These men took the old fighting creed they inherited and replaced its doctrines with notions of racial superiority and imperial conquest that had nothing to do with Christ. Interesting.

I am 64 and have known this song for 50 years, through mountains and deep valleys. This song comes to mind often and helps me stand in God's promises. My 17 y/o grandson recently committed suicide. Oh how I wish I had taught him this song! This truth! Satan tries to tear down and destroy but God has the Victory and strengthens us to do battle with him as our guide. Amen!

We sang this at church yesterday, and I awoke in the night with it in my my mind. I couldn't remember all the words, so I got up to find them, and the Lord led me to this video. How it ministered to my soul, along with the comments of brothers and sisters! I am going through the darkest valley of my 61 year life, and God used you, Sara Grace, to comfort and encourage me. Thank you!

I serve with a Bible translation organization and when I was serving in Papua New Guiena we had a period of time where it seemed as if the work would come to a stop completely due to unrest and spiritual opposition. A music teacher from the USA came to our mission center for a short time and he used this song as a song for a missionary men's chorus during one of our worship serices. It was a HUGE encouragement to every missionary that day to stay the course. I have since used this video in multiple adult Sunday school classes and it is always well received!!! Thanks for sharing this because each time I hear it it has been a great encouragement to me.

this hymn makes me cry, i love it so much. be strong in the Lord! 💖💪

Amen we need to be strong in the Lord in times like these for the victory is the Lord's

I am strong in the Lord. For the victory is mine and my children grans and great grans. Cynthia Joseph. Trinidad

Thank you for this hymn that started my day this morning! Many blessings!❤🙏

The last time I heard this song was on Family Radio. My mom enjoyed the scripture reading and music. She went home suddenly in January. I miss her.

What an amazing song. Thanks for posting it. At this time of Covid-19 It proves to be very inspirational.

Pray for my mom. In hospital from facial reconstruction surgery due to cancer. She said she's singing this song in her head to herself. Thank you!

A good friend of the family sang this song @ my grandmothers Funeral this month....It was the 1st time I ever heard this song & I will FOREVER remember it & play it when I get sad thinking of my grandmother...

Be strong in the Lord. Yes.

Deuteronomy 31:6 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

I love this song , makes me stronger in life

*Lets be strong in the lord!* 🙏

The Maranatha Baptist Symphony Band were singing this acapella as they were setting up to perform...it just lifted everyone up! Thanks for sharing this!!

Thank you for this uncompromising Christian music....

November 2023 I have been listening to this song for years now. Every time I am in the heat of battle, I run to it and play it over and over. What strength it gives to a weakened heart!

Im glad I found a Christian video that isnt full of dislikes and athiests swearing at us. Its great.

A song from my past; today i thought of it and it is just the encouragement i need for today. Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus. Thank you so much, this song will be played over and over again. WHAT AN ENCOURAGEMENT.

Yes amen Lord be strong whatever happened ❣️😇😇

AMEN! & AMEN! To this song . Such power . I'll be singing this as a solo in church in May .

today, we played the video in church (Jerusalem Baptist Church in Jerusalem) as background music while we sang the song (our pianist is on holiday). Everyone was blessed by this beautiful version! Thank you for uploading.

This song, very strengthened my faith in Him and stands forever with hymn songs. Baptist Church very emphasize the hymn songs. Not like contemporary songs that do not have a deep meaning and reflection for His glory and majesty.

this song entertains me much to be strong when tussles, struggles come Thank God to give all the listeners strengths🙏🏻

This song is so uplifting--really important for those of watching rivers rise around Houston and in Brazoria County, Texas, this week. I hope I can sing it with confidence and strength if I have to call for a rescue boat!

Thank you for this posting. Heard this as a solo in Church today. I had not heard it in many years but God brought it to my memory. It is so beautiful Blessings!!

Thank you for sharing. I sang this with a choir a looonnng time ago and have wanted to hear it again. Thank you.

I love it! It strengthens my spirit every time I hear it.

thanks for uploading. this is the first time I hear this song..... i like it very much....

What wonderful, faith- inspiring words- needed in this present time!

THANK YOU!!! I REALLY NEEDED TO HEAR THIS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU!

I love this song ♥️

This is a great song of encouragement and victory in Jesus. I will teach it to our choir and add it to our repertoire - powerful ministry. I just shared it with my friends who had a terrible car accident and came out unhurt. Thanks for this beautiful song.

This hymn is stuck in my head, so I had to look it up on you tube and thankfully found your posting! I keep playing it over and over. It is such a beautiful hymn. Thank you for sharing and being a blessing to me.

Don't know who the female is here singing a solo part, but wow, what a voice.

great! just the encouragement i need through the exams

Wow! This is from Refuge of Sound Forth Singers & Orchestra of Bob Jones University!!

tnx for uploading this video..i really love this vid..i remember my elementary life...this song is our prayer...i really love this....

I like this song...God bless us all

May God help us to live the Words of this song

Beautiful Hymn!

BE STRONG IN THE LORD AMEN

Inspite of any peoblem be strong in lord

I've sung this song in choir years ago, and it was so uplifting then. I've been looking on KZfaq for a good recording of this to listen to. So, thank you! Wonderfully sung!

I am praying too!

Sara Grace W. I just meditated on Ephesians 6:10, then this song came to mind.

God is looking for faith. Strengthen your faith IN HIM! 2 Cor. 12:9

Thank you for this music piece, it has become my daily meditation song. It has further brought more meaning to me when I used it as an entry piece to our church community quartet competition acapella style and bagged the title as winning team for the North America Eastern region conference.

I love this song. It draws my heart to Jesus

Amen, may the Lord richly bless you Ms. Sara Grace!

Such a comforting message in the song. Just what I needed to hear today. Thanks much.

I love this inspiring song. Listen and be blessed!

PRAISE JESUS YA BE BLESSED

Beautiful song! The words are especially beautiful!

Thanks for this, I am going to be playing in my Church Band, and this was a great reference for one of the songs for our Sunday service! Thanks

This was sung at my wedding 12 yrs ago

thanks for sharing this song

my bop EVERY sunday

i love this song.

Be strong in the Lord

Lovely and we will try and record this hymn

praise Lord

"Exhort one another while it is called today..."

Best hymn

Mark joseph v Gavan Be strong in the lord togod be the glory

Amen

Thank you for posting this, so inspiring & refreshes my faith to the Lord. We'll have to sing this in Choir on Sunday ❤️

I played this for jr in his last days, he really was encouraged

Love you god

I Love this

Love Gods word in song form :-)

Be strong in the Lord and be of good courage Your defender is He who will be always the same Mount up with wings, as the eagle ascending Victory is sure when you call on His name Be strong, be strong, be strong in the Lord And be of good courage, for He is your guide Be strong, be strong, be strong in the Lord And rejoice for the victory is yours Put on the armor the Lord has provided Place your defense in His unfailing care Trust Him for He will be with you in battle Lighting your path to avoid every snare Be strong, be strong, be strong in the Lord And be of good courage, for He is your guide Be strong, be strong, be strong in the Lord And rejoice for the victory is yours Be strong in the Lord, and be of good courage Your mighty commander will vanquish the foe Fear not the battle for the victory is always His He will protect you wherever you go Be strong, be strong, be strong in the Lord And be of good courage, for He is your guide Be strong, be strong, be strong in the Lord And rejoice for the victory is yours Be strong, be strong, be strong in the Lord And rejoice for the victory is yours Be strong!!

Oh, goodie! Now we're a happy family again! ^.^

Masterpiece

Be Strong in the Lord is based in Ephesians 6:10-13 by Linda Lee Johnson and Tom Fettke.

@qmircea I am trying to track down the orchestra and parts as well. Looks like rental at one stage and out of print. I learnt of this one back in 1991 during a trip to Canada. Am planning to do it with orchestra back in 2 years time.

That was is amazing song for christ our God

That's what a modern day Christian praise song should be like! Litmus test: if the Lord won't allow it to be sung in heaven, then it shouldn't be sung on earth: look at 'The Lord's Prayer.'

Amen.

Which album can I find this variant of this song? Thanks in advance for the information.

Amen !

I LIKE THIS

Do you mean who wrote it? Words: Linda Lee Johnson 1947- , Music: Tom Fettke 1941-

Any chance the orchestration is recorded and available for sale? I would love to do sing it with my church choir here in Romania using the orchestration (but have no orchestra).

What a lovely song. I keep hearing it on family radio

Love this song🤍🤍....... which choir sang it?

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Wow!

5/5*! Can u make more christian videos with cp?

A very nice video, Sara. Thank you for yor Christian witness. Am I understanding correctly from your profile that you are 12 years of age. If so, then I am impressed with your level of work. Thanks!

Hello! Sara, what choir/recording is this?? I'd like to have our church sing this song and play the recording as an "introduction" to learning it. But, I believe we'd need to get permission or purchase it to play/stream it...

@tsh626 That's correct.

Good

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@Peppy11769 No, this is Soundforth

I'll try to

is there MINUS ONE in this song because i want to use this song on a choir...!! i like this song if u have MINUS ONE in this song email me or comment a link so i can download it .. thanks more powerfull...

Who is the artist of this song?