Verse 1: (Fast, aggressive tempo) So, my child, stand firm in the grace of Christ Jesus, Pass on what you've heard, to those who are faithful and true, you see. Suffer hardship with me, soldier of Christ, Don't get tangled in worldly affairs, keep your eyes on the prize. Pre-Chorus: (Shouted) An athlete competes by the rules, to win the crown, A farmer works hard, to reap what he's sown. Think on these things, the Lord will give you understanding, Remember Jesus, raised from the dead, our savior, our king. Chorus: (Anthemic, crowd-screamed) STAND FIRM IN GRACE, SOLDIER OF CHRIST, TEACH THE FAITHFUL, LET THEM LISTEN AND HEAR, ENDURE HARDSHIP, COMPETE BY THE RULES, REMEMBER JESUS, HE'S THE ONE WHO SAVES US. Verse 2: (Spoken fast, gritty) I'm suffering, bound in chains, but God's word is not bound, I endure all things for those who are chosen, you see. If we die with him, we'll live with him too, If we endure, we'll reign with him, that's the truth. Bridge: (Distorted guitar solo, then shouted) Keep reminding them, don't quarrel about words, Teach the word of truth, avoid empty talk, you hear? Avoid profane talk, it spreads like cancer, you see, Hymenaeus and Philetus have gone astray, can't you see? Chorus: (Repeat chorus, double the fury) STAND FIRM IN GRACE, SOLDIER OF CHRIST, TEACH THE FAITHFUL, LET THEM LISTEN AND HEAR, ENDURE HARDSHIP, COMPETE BY THE RULES, REMEMBER JESUS, HE'S THE ONE WHO SAVES US. Outro: (Final chorus, then slammed chords) Flee youthful lusts, pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, Be gentle, teach, be patient, correct with gentleness, increase. Maybe God will give them repentance, knowledge of the truth, They may sober up, leave the devil's trap, find their proof. (Punk-rock melody fade-out with intense energy)
