Summary of “Arise, O Saints, to Contend for Our Faith Unshaken: A Majestic Anthem of Victorious Hope and Royal Courage”

Inspiration: Based on Jude 3, which urges believers to “contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to God’s holy people.”

Structure: Six verses with a recurring refrain, written for congregational singing.

Themes: The hymn is a victorious, hope-filled, majestic, and royal call to action, emphasizing steadfast defense of the Christian faith against challenges, empowered by divine strength and united in purpose.

• Verse 1: Calls believers to rise and contend for the eternal, divine truth that shines forever.
• Verse 2: Affirms the enduring power and certainty of God’s Word as an anchor amid trials.
• Verse 3: Encourages bold defense of the faith with Christ’s unquenchable light and righteous kingdom.
• Verse 4: Highlights the Holy Spirit’s empowerment and Christ’s grace as the source of strength in strife.
• Verse 5: Emphasizes unity and perseverance under the cross until victory is achieved.
• Verse 6: Concludes with a doxology, exalting Christ’s eternal reign and unending worship.

Refrain: Reinforces the themes with imagery of “victorious hope,” a “majestic King,” and “royal courage,” proclaiming “our faith unshaken in His name.”

Inspired by Jude 3

Verse 1
O saints of God, arise and stand,
Contend for faith in every land!
The truth eternal, pure, divine,
Shall shine as stars through endless time.

Refrain
Victorious hope, our banner high,
Majestic King, enthroned on high!
With royal courage, we proclaim,
Our faith unshaken in His name!

Verse 2
Though darkness gathers, fierce and bold,
The Word of God shall ne’er grow old.
Its power endures, its promise sure,
Our anchor strong, our hope secure.

Refrain
Victorious hope, our banner high,
Majestic King, enthroned on high!
With royal courage, we proclaim,
Our faith unshaken in His name!

Verse 3
With hearts ablaze, we’ll face the fight,
Defend the truth with holy might.
No foe can dim the Savior’s light,
His kingdom reigns in endless right.

Refrain
Victorious hope, our banner high,
Majestic King, enthroned on high!
With royal courage, we proclaim,
Our faith unshaken in His name!

Verse 4
The Spirit’s fire within us burns,
To Christ, our loyal heart returns.
His grace sustains through every strife,
Our shield, our strength, our source of life.

Refrain
Victorious hope, our banner high,
Majestic King, enthroned on high!
With royal courage, we proclaim,
Our faith unshaken in His name!

Verse 5
United, we shall overcome,
Till every battle’s fought and won.
The cross before us, we’ll endure,
Our calling steadfast, bold, and pure.

Refrain
Victorious hope, our banner high,
Majestic King, enthroned on high!
With royal courage, we proclaim,
Our faith unshaken in His name!

Verse 6
O Lord, our King, forever reign,
Your truth shall never know a chain!
Through endless ages, we’ll adore,
And sing Your praise forevermore!

Refrain
Victorious hope, our banner high,
Majestic King, enthroned on high!
With royal courage, we proclaim,
Our faith unshaken in His name!