Gird your sword upon your side, O mighty one,
clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.
In your majesty ride forth victoriously.

Psalm 45:3-4

As part of Christ's army, you march in the ranks of gallant spirits. Every one of your fellow soldiers is the child of a King. Some, like you, are in the midst of battle, besieged on every side by affliction and temptation. Others, after many assaults, repulses, and rallyings of their faith, are already standing upon the wall of heaven as conquerors. From there they look down and urge you, their comrades on earth, to march up the hill after them. This is their cry: "Fight to the death and the City is your own, as it is now ours!"

William Gurnall

Your sons will take the place of your fathers;
you will make them princes throughout the land.

Psalm 45:16