Pastor Shirley has recorded over forty albums since the 60s exploring her gift and spreading messages of faith. She has participated in over 16 compilations and three gospel musicals, Mama I Want to Sing, Sing: Mama 2, and Born to Sing: Mama 3. Her credits also include a series of commercials for MCI Communications and several awards for her recordings. She has been awarded 11 Grammy Awards, 13 Stellar Awards, 18 Doves, 3 RIAA gold certifications, an Essence Award, McDonald's Golden Circle Lifetime Achievement Award, NAACP Achievement Award, SESAC Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Pastor Shirley has made several notable appearances including the televised Live from Disney World Night of Joy, the Gospel According to VH-1, a White House performance for George Bush, and a speech on the Evolution of Gospel Music to the US Treasury Department.
She has blessed so many around the world and will remain an example.
Armor Of God
Shirley Caesar Lyrics
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I put on the armour of God
Tell me what did you put on this morning
I put on the armour of God
I put on the my breastplate of Righteousness
And the helmet of Salvation
I'm a soldier in the Army of the Lord
Of the Lord(Repeat)
We're not left alone
in this world to do God's will
He has given us the tools we need
at His purpose we're gonna fulfill
Though our enemy is powerful
Our God is in control
We must boldy spread the Gospel
until everybody knows
(Repeat)
With the Holy One of God
And our Sword we cannot fail
And when Evil works against us
Don't you know God will prevail
So take the shield of Faith
And Just keep on holding on
Now God and pray in unity
Until your work is done
(Repeat)
Clothe Yourself with truth, soldiers
And cover your feet with His peace
You gotta (prepare) (yourself) for the battleAnd He will give you the victory
(Yeah)
(repeat)
Ad lib Soloist
Soloist: I am Soldier
In the army of the Lord
Soloist: I am Soldier
In the army
(Repeat and ad lib)
I'm a soldier in the army
God my war clothes on
I'm a soldier in the army
Of the Lord, of the Lord
Shirley Caesar's "Armor of God" is a gospel song that encourages believers to be strong and to face life's battles with their spiritual armor. The opening lines, "Tell me what did you put on this morning" allude to the act of getting dressed in the morning - putting on clothes, shoes, and accessories - but with a spiritual twist. Instead of ordinary clothing, the singer has put on the "armor of God," a metaphorical suit of armor that Paul describes in Ephesians 6:10-18. By donning this armor, Caesar's lyrics suggest that Christians are empowered to resist Satan's attacks on their faith and to fight for God's kingdom.
The song goes on to list various pieces of the armor of God, such as the "breastplate of Righteousness" and the "helmet of Salvation." These items represent spiritual virtues that protect the believer from harm and error. Moreover, they equip the believer to be a "soldier in the Army of the Lord" who boldly proclaims the Gospel, even in the face of opposition. The lyrics assert that though the enemy may be powerful, God is in control, and with the Sword of the Spirit and the Shield of Faith, the believer will ultimately prevail.
Overall, Shirley Caesar's "Armor of God" is a call to spiritual arms, urging listeners to take up the full armor of God and be ready to fight against sin and evil. It is a reminder that being a Christian is not merely a matter of faith but an ongoing battle, one that requires diligence, preparedness, and courage.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me what did you put on this morning
Asking what spiritual armor you put on when starting your day
I put on the armour of God
Responding with the spiritual armor of God that was put on
I put on the my breastplate of Righteousness
Relying on righteousness to protect the heart from spiritual attacks
And the helmet of Salvation
Protecting the mind with the hope of salvation
I'm a soldier in the Army of the Lord
Feeling a sense of duty and commitment to God's mission in the world
We're not left alone
Acknowledging that God has left us with resources and strength
in this world to do God's will
Recognizing that following God's will in this world is a battle
He has given us the tools we need
Helping us understand that God provides what we need to fight spiritual battles
at His purpose we're gonna fulfill
Believing that fulfilling God's purpose will help us overcome any opposition
Though our enemy is powerful
Admitting that spiritual opposition is fierce and daunting
Our God is in control
Remembering that God is sovereign over everything, even spiritual battles
We must boldy spread the Gospel
Encouraging believers to proclaim the Gospel message with confidence
until everybody knows
Desiring that everyone should hear the good news of salvation
With the Holy One of God
Trusting that victory comes only through the Holy Spirit
And our Sword we cannot fail
Believing that God's Word is a powerful weapon to defeat spiritual enemies
Don't you know God will prevail
Having confidence that God will overcome any spiritual opposition
So take the shield of Faith
Using faith as a defense against spiritual attacks
And Just keep on holding on
Encouraging believers to persevere in faith
Now God and pray in unity
Encouraging believers to pray together and seek unity in faith
Until your work is done
Until the mission given by God is finished
Clothe Yourself with truth, soldiers
Emphasizing the importance of seeking truth and wearing it like clothing
And cover your feet with His peace
Seeking the peace that God provides to stand firm in faith
You gotta (prepare) (yourself) for the battle
Stressing the importance of being prepared for spiritual warfare
And He will give you the victory
Stressing that if you are prepared, you will find victory in spiritual warfare
I am Soldier
Affirming an identity in Christ as a soldier in the army of the Lord
In the army of the Lord
Belonging to the community of believers who share a calling to serve God
I'm a soldier in the army
Reaffirming commitment to the call of God
God my war clothes on
Putting on the armor of God to fight spiritual battles
Of the Lord, of the Lord
Remembering that our identity and purpose are eternally connected to God
Contributed by Dylan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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