July 4, 2007

Oh Men of God, Arise!

When I was in college I spent a summer working at a local Christian school.  A friend of mine and I spent weeks removing wax from the cafeteria floor, and putting down the new wax.  Not exciting work, but it paid the bills.

I remember that my friend, Wayne, had a copy of Steve Green's The Letter.  I recently came across another copy down here.  I had forgotten just how great that particular album is.  The songs range from the joyful (as in All Over The World--which I love for it's distinctively Latin flavor) to the contemplative (ie. Oh, I Want to Know You More).  Steve must have had great devotions the day he made that recording. 

By far my favorite song, however, is Oh Men Of God, Arise.  It's words need to be heeded by Christian men today--even more so than back when the CD was released.

Oh men of God arise, awake from slumber?s night, shake off sin?s drowsiness and rouse yourself to fight. Run from vain this distraction, keep your vision clear; cast out all fleshly stowaways, refuse to harbor fear.

Lift up the cup of holiness, drink long and take your fill, oh men of God arise to carry out to carry out God?s will. Oh men of God arise, take up your sword and shield. Your foe has no defense against the power they wield. Christ has gained the victory the outcome is assured, Satan is defeated by the power of God?s word.

Lift up the cup of holiness, drink long and take your fill, oh men of God arise to carry out to carry out God?s will. Oh men of God arise and face the eastern skies, for Christ will soon descend with lightning in his eyes. Then our ancient foe long vanquished will meet his rightful end, and sin?s dark night of terror will never fall again.

Lift up the cup of holiness, drink long and take your fill. Oh men of God arise to carry out, to carry out God?s will. Oh men of God arise to carry out, to carry out God?s will.

I love that line, "Lift up the cup of holiness, drink long and take your fill."  I believe it reflects the passion God has for holiness in his servants.

May we Christian men become known for our passion for holiness--drinking long and taking our fill!

Posted by Andrew on July 4, 2007 8:09 AM.