God bless you! ❤ Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Still here, love this music. Michael still has that same "sweet" voice he had all those years ago. I'm happy they are still putting out records and serving God!
I always loved this song by Stryper...as shy as I was in high school(20+ yrs ago) I sang this song by myself at our high school talent night as a profession of my faith. :)
don't have to be religious to listen to kick ass metal, i personally have problems believing but i grew up on these guys just the same as ratt, motley crue, slayer and megadeth
+mike hamilton same as well I am an hardcore atheist but I could say the same about satanic music. I don't believe Satan exists but I still listen to metal focused around those lyrics. So with Stryper being a Christian metal band it's just the other way around except the lyrics are focused around god
you dont have to be satanic to listen to n.i.b. but its weird that satan has got a "cooler" image. while god, love and compassion can feel like xtc. i mean...hate wastes so much energy. n.i.b should have been about god, not lucifer. the church dont want to paint the picture of jesus as a cool dude with sunglasses, a harley and a guitar. they ruin his image. but in reality god is the most badass being ever, and jesus a rebel afraid of nothing
Sisters in Christ too - who says us girls can't enjoy Michael and the guys?! :) I LOVE this band; they have quickly become my fave Cheistian band & I can't wait to rock with them in heaven someday!
I saw these guys in concert with White Lion. The best concert I have ever seen. Stryper was very professional, yellow and black matching leather suits and didn't miss a beat. White Lion was awesome too
He still is. Some of Stryper's recent albums Robert surpasses the talent that he showed on these early albums. Agreed though that his style is very unique and hard to confuse with anyone else. Robert is one of the reasons that Stryper was always known to put on a top notch live show and became a quintessential "Arena Band" in that in his live performances he takes things a notch further than the studio recordings.
Christian or not, these dudes ROCKED. I am not religious, but I have no problem saying these guys played their hearts out, and I admired their conviction. This album kicked ass! :-)
@@jamezrobertz8638 not when someone's eternity and temporal life can be given to them. Most loving things anyone can do. Even pen Gillette says so and he's an atheist
This song, this album changed my life forever! Thank Jesus for using Stryper to get your life, love and salvation through to me on 10/12/1985. From being a drunk to being set free forever!! The Good Book says we'll win!! And I have been ever since!! STRYPER ROCKS FOR JESUS CHRIST and still getting it done to this day!!
@Howard Roarke Yeah, they used Mesa Boogies back then, but they have that tone with everything they use. Michael has told the secret - he said he turned everything up to 10 when people told him that would burn out the head. He said Robin Crosby of Ratt wanted to know how he got that sound back in the clubs.
@@dspencer1201 I had a picture of a playbill, that has Stryper as the headliner an Metallica underneath. Makes u wonder who stole that Chun,Chun sound on the flying v..
@@chrispafrieddreams9118 Never heard about them playing together before but back in the day was told Metallica was recording Master at the same studio and same time as Stryper was recording Soldiers. But Metallica's influences are so different. Ever hear Michael say that when they were Roxx Regime, Robin Crosby of Ratt was flipping out over Michael's tone and asked him how he got it? That makes sense if you listen to the first Ratt EP. Robin considered that record the real Ratt.
One of the best solos ever...fits the song perfectly. Crunchy yet clean . Stryper brings forward some very unique guitar sounds to the stage. Love their live performances.
There's nothing quite as satisfying as the double squeal during the guitar dueling solo. And to top the whole anthem off, Michael hits not just a high note, but a long high note. Freaking stupendous!!!
These guys set the Gospel free! Christ is the Cosmic Conqueror! He is unstoppable and unquenchable, and will not rest till all know Him and His Love :) :) :)
My all time favorite Christian Metal band! Started listening to them as soon as their 1st EP came out. I've seen them live 3 times. My brother caught one of their Bibles in 1988. 👍 I have a couple guitar picks. 👍😁 Love these guys. 💖🎆😊
The greatest song ever! I always get pumped when I hear that one! I love Stryper! One awesome album after another. And this is the first song ever heard from them. And its still one of my favorites!
Ephesians 6:11-24 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; 19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. 21 But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things: 22 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts. 23 Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.
@Batphink Reynolds, it wasn't until he sat under Tony Palacios and learned theory that he became the player he is today. 90% of the lead work prior to Against the Law was Michael Sweet, who is incredible in his own right.
After their video Honestly hit #1 on MTV videos and stayed there for almost a year, the music industry decided to shut Stryper's climb down by banning them from nearly all radio station networks across the USA and then MTV began banning or blacklisting their videos. Those moves effectively killed the bands ability to do even bigger productions which they did have planned before they started getting pulled from airwave play.
Thank you father for giving the ears to here how beautiful music and the tone of creation are I am truly blessed with your love and joy do the course of miracle's of UA-cam unlock the truly power of God inside of us all we are all one we will win the battle its already ready won rejoice believe
The first concert I ever went to was a Stryper one. I must’ve been in fifth grade or so and I thought I was so cool! This band will always have a special place in my heart. Their music is so good!
Saw them in Sacramento on this tour and met Robert. He was very cool and gave me an autographed red bible. He was chowing down on McDonalds but took a few minutes to chat..really cool guy
This is so weird kind of... I'm listening to this and crying at the same time, and I'm NOT EVEN INTO HEAVY METAL! It is so awesome that they loved the Lord so much, and gave their gift and talent to make music for the Lord so that people who are into the heavy-metal genre could know the Love of The Lord, through their musical taste and through this band. They threw New Testaments on their shows to the audience... that's so beautiful. Oh man... haha... tears are falling again. I know some of my brothers and sisters "in the body of Christ" don't think you could make this kind of "hard" music for The LORD, but still... we could agree to disagree, and still love each other, at least on this subject, and as for what comes to me, here im crying, and I love the Lord and pray and ask for the Lord to help me grow every day in Him, in understanding, in obedience, to hate all sin, and everything that isn't according to His will, to know Him more, etc. I gave my life to Him 11 years ago... i took what the world offered; girls, heavy partying, drinking... and now, after 11 years knowing Jesus; you cannot even compare it. ITS DEFINITELY NOT easier, i mean; "in the world" you just live selfish life; "do whatever thou wilt" (Aleister Crowley satanism - rule - what the mainstream pop/hip hop culture nowadays pushes with its agenda to brainwash children also), but "in the world living for yourself", you are just a slave to sin, living being self-deceived, hurting yourself, hurting each other... it's not love; the world is confusing it with lust. True love is self-sacrificing; Jesus is the True life, True light, True peace and love, He is THE TRUTH Himself. Its sometimes "hard to the flesh" to "cut it off" and leave things you like and what satisfies the flesh, but to follow Christ is a "path of crucifixion" itself (nothing to do what the prosperity preachers say), but the LORD is with us and give us the power to do this, Through His Spirit, the Holy Spirit! Spirit of Truth! Truly to be under Gods command is to Love the LORD with all heart, mind and strength and neighbor as yourself, this is the Torah (the Law)... "not anymore I live, but the LORD in me, and the days I still live in flesh, I live in faith to Gods only Son" (sry free quotation from memory) and to love God is also to hate sin. My new heart, what the LORD gave me when I was born again, on that special day; turning to Jesus, wanting to leave my old life, and God, who is so so so merciful and graceful; on that special day, the best day of my life, that day 11 years ago... the new heart God gave me (spiritual happening) LOVES God and likes HIS good commandments, and want to live His WAY, praise! And to BE A SOLDIER TO THE LORD! HAAALLLEEELLLUUUYYYAAAAAAAHHHH!!!! ALMIGHTY KING, THE CREATOR OF WORLDS! BLESSED BE HIS NAME FROM ETERNITY TO ETERNITY! Be vigilant, stay sober, keep watch, and keep your eyes on the Lord, my beloved friends and brothers and sisters in the LORD! Don't let lust in through your eyes, ears; a little leaven corrupts the whole bread; God helps you with this! God helped me to conquer ie. Porn - Addiction! All praise to Him! It is possible! It's not getting easier here in the world, as the world turns more and more evil and hater of the truth, and lover of all - things - evil, even our brothers and sisters, inside the "church"; many falls, many starts to live in sin, many become cold and starts to hate the whole truth... the Gospel is turning into this sugar-coated - feel-good - thing, which it truly is not; this world "government" the Babylon, the great whore, it hates Jesus more and more and all who confesses Him as their personal Saviour and King; and lives according to His will! Lift up your eyes! For the light shines more brighter and so those, in these darkening days, who are searching for fulfillment in their life, a purpose, are asking the reason for being... are sick of sin and pain... will see the light of the LORD shining from you, through you, and they will come and ask you; "tell me, where does your hope come from?" and then you have the beautiful, loving opportunity to be SOLDIER UNDER COMMAND and tell the Gospel; the Good news of Salvation! Thank you, and see you... in the New Jerusalem; it is my prayer, to all who loves Jesus, so that we won't be left behind (not crossing the finishing line, as Apostle Paul put it), cold and hardened by sin and sinful life... repent y'all, turn today, for tomorrow isn't promised; "why are you yelling "LORD LORD" but are not doing what I say?", "He who loves me does as I command", "those who stay in sin, there is no sacrifice to be counted for them..." (Aramaic Peshitta N.T. Hebrews ch.6) don't be deceived by all this "once saved always saved" Mambo Jambo! Grace is the power to live Holy and Godly life, into what we are called! "Be Holy As I AM Holy" and not "grace is an excuse to live in sin..." and "but we are just humans we make mistakes..."; to do sin purposely, especially now that we have the Holy Spirit and we KNOW the Truth and what is right and wrong, is a choice, and it shows who you truly love? Sin or Jesus! Oil doesn't mix with water! You cannot serve two Masters! So repent! Come to Christ with all heart and mind and cut off all sin from your life! I've seen this "we are under grace" (an excuse to live in sin) mindset - so many times in my own eyes, and I've felt its effect in my life too. But the LORD is a good Shepherd and He has warned me through faithful servants who love the WHOLE Truth, and through dreams also. Thank you, LORD, The Merciful, that we have the power in your Grace, to repent and turn away from sins, in the power of the Holy Spirit! Praise! Thank you for listening y'all who read this. I didn't plan to write this to here... Greetings from a brother in Finland. Ps. I love the USA and the American people! Those who I've met have been so nice to me always and I love your language!
I was once a prisoner, but now I am free! Free indeed... I just had the same experience, listening to some Stryper, then the first few notes of "first love" hit me hard.. I k some girls like that. A line from a Sia song tells it; "It's hard to lose a chosen one".. blessings 🙏✝️
Love you Nashville Tennessee guys now and forever. God is with you all!!! As am I!!! So very much sorry for what happened!!! Will never leave your side
SO SHWEEEETTT...much love Tee with LIONS NAMED LEO.[the music worldwide}.....and ''tee''.........also from TRAXTER ...and our brothers from Stryper rock..!
You don't have to be an overt Christian or of any religious beliefs to love Stryper you just have to have a caring heart and value things that really matter in life and are never to be tarnished. By writing their songs Stryper are doing us a huge service with finely crafted melodic heavy metal. Michael Sweet is one of my very favorite vocalists. He has a soaring and beautiful voice. Listen to the harmonies and the guitars, bass, and drums they are TIGHT! I know I've said otherwise elsewhere, but here's the truth: the British metal bands of the 80s were very lopsided in terms of quality. You essentially had the great bands who played with precision and skill and the sloppily played and horrible beginning of proto Fascist hate rock there. Our bands are more polished much more polished and more heartfelt and melodic. I say with Fifth Angel, Stryper, Dokken, Queensryche (from the first E.P with "Queen Of The Reich" and "The Lady Wore Black" through EMPIRE), Liege Lord, and to go back in time Angel are much, much better! That's to name a few. No, I do not personally like trash metal, but it is good if you want really hardcore raw heavy metal and we have also the best thrash. We have the best AOR and pomp and hair metal bands too. Stryper's music is something to cherish. I love them. I had not heard this song in 13 years and I didn't appreciate it enough then. This is a brilliant song! Love to Stryper and all the melodic metal that's of the meticulously crafted power/hard melodic genres.
I know I'm the same. I'm an atheist and love a lot of typical quote on quote satanic metal. BUT Stryper has become on of my favorite Glam Metal bands from the 80's because the music is great and just because the lyrics are Christian lyrics so what it's still great music it's basically just like most metal with satanic lyrics just it's Christian. It's just the other way around that's all
Under command in 1987 to take 2 Crue heads to Universal Ampitheater for Stryper. Never forget the Christmas melody..and Bibles were thrown to the crowd! We were too far back to get them; i hooked them up later. I'm pretty sure them blokes were born again that night when we prayed @ Denny's after
I'm 51 years old and I heard these guys for the first time when I was 15. I absolutely love this group. They make me want to live my life for my true father.
Yet Michael can still pull off those screams and hit the notes that I, even as a woman, can never hope to reach (think _Fallen_ or _Take It to the Cross_ for just two). Love it love it!
I still remember watching this video with a friend of mine, and after it was done he turned to me and said "I don't care if these guys are Jesus freaks, this song kicks ass." And it does.
Una canción absolutamente mágica. Todavía recuerdo la primera vez que la escuché en mi habitación, siendo un chaval. Llevo más de 40 años escuchando Heavy Metal y cada día me gusta más. ROCKIN'
This song,band turned me on to just so rockin stuff an,i did know GOD,Jesus, but..i know the first 5 albums,were influinced by the the Lord an his truth,,God bless you guys in a world with so much darkness in music,, your the light,as JESUS is my LORD
Nice and honest need this song right now love it rip my friend les of the band Bay City rollers God bless you always and forever and love this song and the guys here!!! God bless you all
It's 2024!!! Are you under God’s command! The Whole Armour of God!!!!! Soldier!!! Grace and peace!!!
God bless you! ❤
Ephesians 6:12
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Who's still out there??? I'm 59 n still here to say this songs true and ROCKS
yeah
Truth
I'm 50 now...and your absolutely right
Still here, love this music. Michael still has that same "sweet" voice he had all those years ago. I'm happy they are still putting out records and serving God!
I just saw them live at the bridgeway hotel and got to meet them I'm sold great show great dudes Oz Fox baby
The best Christian Metal Band ever!!!
For sure. An 80s favorite
Tourniquet is a close second!
Bride, Guardian, Whitecross and One Bad Pig are worth checking out as well.
Yeah!!!! 👏🏻👌🏻💛🖤💛
the first couple Believer albums are amazing so is Paramecium
Greatest Christian heavy metal band out there spreading the Word
Ya man i heard them on the wow gold album to hell with the devil
@@jmoore1988To Hell with The Devil is a multi-platinum album! Soldiers Under Command is a Gold Album
@@artsiomliash8623 no bro the gold album is a Christian cd
@@jmoore1988 sorry but now I’m confused
Stryper is one of the top 10 heavy metal bands in existence
I always loved this song by Stryper...as shy as I was in high school(20+ yrs ago) I sang this song by myself at our high school talent night as a profession of my faith. :)
That's awesome 😎 be cool if you have bit on tape!
Rock on, soldier!!!! 🤘
Cute ❤
Great. Enjoy your life in Jesus!
In my opinion one of the best metal songs ever written
Agreed.
Proud to be a soldier under God's command. I love you Jesus you are the Rock that makes me roll
🙏💯
Rock on brother
Amen, brother!! NEVER be afraid to claim Christ! We win!!
Really good brother God bless you all WE ARE FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT!
AMEN!!! AND AMEN!!!
I'm not a religious man, BUT this has got to be one of the TOP 3 metal songs, EVER! This is heavy metal perfection in every way! KILLER tune!
don't have to be religious to listen to kick ass metal, i personally have problems believing but i grew up on these guys just the same as ratt, motley crue, slayer and megadeth
+mike hamilton same as well I am an hardcore atheist but I could say the same about satanic music. I don't believe Satan exists but I still listen to metal focused around those lyrics. So with Stryper being a Christian metal band it's just the other way around except the lyrics are focused around god
Totally agree, this song kicks ass.... Stryper could hang with any metal band of the era...
you dont have to be satanic to listen to n.i.b. but its weird that satan has got a "cooler" image. while god, love and compassion can feel like xtc. i mean...hate wastes so much energy. n.i.b should have been about god, not lucifer. the church dont want to paint the picture of jesus as a cool dude with sunglasses, a harley and a guitar. they ruin his image. but in reality god is the most badass being ever, and jesus a rebel afraid of nothing
I guess things are better with God behind it lol
Had to hear this today. Still as powerful as the first time I heard it. Thank you my brother’s-in-Christ. 🩸✝️🕊🙌🏻
Sisters in Christ too - who says us girls can't enjoy Michael and the guys?! :) I LOVE this band; they have quickly become my fave Cheistian band & I can't wait to rock with them in heaven someday!
And messianic jews here too.
@@daffers2345 I was thanking the men in the band. I’ll thank you too my sister but I don’t think you’re in the band. Lol. Blessings always! ✝️
Same I'm 22 and o just found this group searching for more Christian Rock and the first song I loved by them was yaweh !!!! Ever sense then I'm hooked
Always loved Stryper. I actually love third day also. The best crop duster video on UA-cam with slow down is absolutely killer
I saw these guys in concert with White Lion. The best concert I have ever seen. Stryper was very professional, yellow and black matching leather suits and didn't miss a beat. White Lion was awesome too
Robert Sweet was an awesome drummer ! Kept good time with a very unique style. Way underrated.
He still is. Some of Stryper's recent albums Robert surpasses the talent that he showed on these early albums. Agreed though that his style is very unique and hard to confuse with anyone else. Robert is one of the reasons that Stryper was always known to put on a top notch live show and became a quintessential "Arena Band" in that in his live performances he takes things a notch further than the studio recordings.
correction: "is"
That is so Freakin true!!
Played this today in the car,still sounds great as it did back in 80s.
One of the ten best 80s metal songs.
Christian or not, these dudes ROCKED. I am not religious, but I have no problem saying these guys played their hearts out, and I admired their conviction. This album kicked ass! :-)
has anyone talked to you about the gospel of Jesus before? Its even better than the music about it!
@@nicholasroth2804 Give it a rest!!!!
@@jamezrobertz8638 not when someone's eternity and temporal life can be given to them. Most loving things anyone can do. Even pen Gillette says so and he's an atheist
@@nicholasroth2804 I can appreciate your compassion!
One of the best riffs ever written
This song, this album changed my life forever! Thank Jesus for using Stryper to get your life, love and salvation through to me on 10/12/1985. From being a drunk to being set free forever!! The Good Book says we'll win!! And I have been ever since!! STRYPER ROCKS FOR JESUS CHRIST and still getting it done to this day!!
🤘🙏💛🖤💛🖤 one of my faves of all times...best Christian metal rock ever!
Was in front of Oz Fox at one of their concerts in a small hall and i was fkn deaf for two days. Dude was a harmonix monster.
The tone on the guitars is just killer. And Good Lord, those solos!
@Howard Roarke Yeah, they used Mesa Boogies back then, but they have that tone with everything they use. Michael has told the secret - he said he turned everything up to 10 when people told him that would burn out the head. He said Robin Crosby of Ratt wanted to know how he got that sound back in the clubs.
@@dspencer1201 I had a picture of a playbill, that has Stryper as the headliner an Metallica underneath. Makes u wonder who stole that Chun,Chun sound on the flying v..
@@chrispafrieddreams9118 Never heard about them playing together before but back in the day was told Metallica was recording Master at the same studio and same time as Stryper was recording Soldiers. But Metallica's influences are so different. Ever hear Michael say that when they were Roxx Regime, Robin Crosby of Ratt was flipping out over Michael's tone and asked him how he got it? That makes sense if you listen to the first Ratt EP. Robin considered that record the real Ratt.
One of the best solos ever...fits the song perfectly. Crunchy yet clean . Stryper brings forward some very unique guitar sounds to the stage. Love their live performances.
There's nothing quite as satisfying as the double squeal during the guitar dueling solo. And to top the whole anthem off, Michael hits not just a high note, but a long high note. Freaking stupendous!!!
Stryper will Never fade Away,, Always & Forever!!!
Honestly this song, no matter the message or preconceived notions
of such... is just one hell of a BADASS 80's Anthem of the estranged!!
Def one of the best things the 80's ever produced. Classic song!
Best Christian band ever!!!!
@@jmoore1988 Check out Believer, they were kooky nuts. Extraction From Mortality and Dimensions - hoh boy.
These guys set the Gospel free! Christ is the Cosmic Conqueror! He is unstoppable and unquenchable, and will not rest till all know Him and His Love :) :) :)
04:48 still gives me chills!
Oh ya that note was crazy
Watching this gives me goosebumps. One of my favourite metal songs. I am a soldier of my Lord and Saviour.
My all time favorite Christian Metal band! Started listening to them as soon as their 1st EP came out. I've seen them live 3 times. My brother caught one of their Bibles in 1988. 👍 I have a couple guitar picks. 👍😁 Love these guys. 💖🎆😊
Probably THE best tune from one of the world's best rock/metal bands. Crank It Up! Stryper RULES!
Ephesians 6:11
Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.
Amen, brother! As faith grows stronger, so does said armor.
Randy England What does that mean?
Accipite Armaturam Dei
Bajo la Armadura de Dios
We are the soldiers
Greetings from ensenada Mexico
This whole album is killer!!
BEST Christian metal band barre none(pardon the guitar pun) lol!
Stryper is one of the very best bands. They have great new music and put on exceptional shows.
These are my Boys!!!!
Scranton, PA!!! 1986
The greatest song ever! I always get pumped when I hear that one! I love Stryper! One awesome album after another. And this is the first song ever heard from them. And its still one of my favorites!
hardest and most kick ass positive music
Stryper's new album, "No More Hell To Pay" is very good. It is a complete rock album, no ballads on this one.
The best Christian Metal Bands ever!!!
I'm a soldier under command!
A great heavy metal version of 'Onward Christian Soldiers.'
I’m an atheist but Stryper kills it. The guitars are badass… drumming is badass…vocals are over the top.
Amazing band.
Wear the armor of God everybody Ephesians 6:11-24
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Ephesians 6:11-24
11 Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
21 But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:
22 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.
23 Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
24 Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.
Y. ,J@@RCSkunkWorX
Amen
Nunca me voy a cansar de escuchar esta canción!
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Positiva y energizante, excelente . . .
I had this on white vinyl! Love this album and group! I met Michael and Oz at Knott's Berry Farm at a Christian music festival. Cool guys!
OZ is one of the most under rated lead players there is !
@Batphink Reynolds, it wasn't until he sat under Tony Palacios and learned theory that he became the player he is today. 90% of the lead work prior to Against the Law was Michael Sweet, who is incredible in his own right.
Hey now, Michael Sweet is no slouch either, just saying.
He is as good as Zakk Wylde
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Totally! I'd put him up with George Lynch, Randy Rhoads, Dime & EVH. His lead & rhythm work is TASTY!
Super Amazing Stryper ❗️❗️❗️😊👍💕
Awesome song by an awesome band!! Stryper ROCKS!!
Stryper 35th anniversary soldiers under command still going strong praise God and I remember being at this concert
Stryper are masters of guitar harmonies
Four years now , and still rocking hard!!
🤘🤘🤘🤘
First time hearing this song from that band, started to become obsessed with it!🖤💛🤘🏻
This song and album came out before I was born. And I watched Stryper last night in Nashville, and they melted my face with this song.
Christian or not this song and band are soo underrated..still sounds good today as it did then not many can do that ..with a positive message!!!
This was my first concert seen stryper
Shocked they weren't bigger, just look at em the fN rock with some catchy songs
After their video Honestly hit #1 on MTV videos and stayed there for almost a year, the music industry decided to shut Stryper's climb down by banning them from nearly all radio station networks across the USA and then MTV began banning or blacklisting their videos. Those moves effectively killed the bands ability to do even bigger productions which they did have planned before they started getting pulled from airwave play.
I am so glad that this band is Christian band I was saved in the 80s.
My favorite from them. Going to see them tonight in Tempe, Arizona!!
Amazing ❤❤❤❤❤❤ from me Marie Buena Park CA USA
Thank you father for giving the ears to here how beautiful music and the tone of creation are I am truly blessed with your love and joy do the course of miracle's of UA-cam unlock the truly power of God inside of us all we are all one we will win the battle its already ready won rejoice believe
No band influenced me more than these guys there is no parallel to stryper thank you for your ministry Godspeed to your family and future 💖
This is the song that first got my attention.....
The only group from back then that I still listen to regularly.
these dudes jammed period.
Jammed as in past tense? They are better now than even in the 80’s debatably
First heard this in the 80's
2024 November n STILL rockin out 🎵💪🔥🍻
The best Christian Rock ever ! Back in my times
Man I remember rockin out to these guys back in the 80s. Had all of their stuff.
Would love to play this on guitar hero!
The first concert I ever went to was a Stryper one. I must’ve been in fifth grade or so and I thought I was so cool! This band will always have a special place in my heart. Their music is so good!
I love this song!!!
Has your laundry been tampered with? What is love?
They're simply still the best. Love you guys!!!!! From Buena Park CA USA babe!!!!
OUR GOD IS AWESOME!!
Amén !
Glenda Badger-Cawthon I know right
The Band is awesome . Your god isn't !
sabelo amista!!! jaja
The Best and One
Finnish atheist here, headbangin on stryper at 2021. UA-cam is weird place full of wonderful music.
I Love This Song Very Much And It As A Good Message That Conveys So That Soldiers Ready!! Stryper Live!!
One of my all time favorite Stryper songs !!!
Saw them in Sacramento on this tour and met Robert. He was very cool and gave me an autographed
red bible. He was chowing down on McDonalds but took a few minutes to chat..really cool guy
Just seen Stryper last week still Amazing!!!
this is such a good song!! I saw them last night
Thank you guys for everything. God bless you and your family thank you
This is so weird kind of... I'm listening to this and crying at the same time, and I'm NOT EVEN INTO HEAVY METAL! It is so awesome that they loved the Lord so much, and gave their gift and talent to make music for the Lord so that people who are into the heavy-metal genre could know the Love of The Lord, through their musical taste and through this band. They threw New Testaments on their shows to the audience... that's so beautiful. Oh man... haha... tears are falling again. I know some of my brothers and sisters "in the body of Christ" don't think you could make this kind of "hard" music for The LORD, but still... we could agree to disagree, and still love each other, at least on this subject, and as for what comes to me, here im crying, and I love the Lord and pray and ask for the Lord to help me grow every day in Him, in understanding, in obedience, to hate all sin, and everything that isn't according to His will, to know Him more, etc. I gave my life to Him 11 years ago... i took what the world offered; girls, heavy partying, drinking... and now, after 11 years knowing Jesus; you cannot even compare it. ITS DEFINITELY NOT easier, i mean; "in the world" you just live selfish life; "do whatever thou wilt" (Aleister Crowley satanism - rule - what the mainstream pop/hip hop culture nowadays pushes with its agenda to brainwash children also), but "in the world living for yourself", you are just a slave to sin, living being self-deceived, hurting yourself, hurting each other... it's not love; the world is confusing it with lust. True love is self-sacrificing; Jesus is the True life, True light, True peace and love, He is THE TRUTH Himself. Its sometimes "hard to the flesh" to "cut it off" and leave things you like and what satisfies the flesh, but to follow Christ is a "path of crucifixion" itself (nothing to do what the prosperity preachers say), but the LORD is with us and give us the power to do this, Through His Spirit, the Holy Spirit! Spirit of Truth! Truly to be under Gods command is to Love the LORD with all heart, mind and strength and neighbor as yourself, this is the Torah (the Law)... "not anymore I live, but the LORD in me, and the days I still live in flesh, I live in faith to Gods only Son" (sry free quotation from memory) and to love God is also to hate sin. My new heart, what the LORD gave me when I was born again, on that special day; turning to Jesus, wanting to leave my old life, and God, who is so so so merciful and graceful; on that special day, the best day of my life, that day 11 years ago... the new heart God gave me (spiritual happening) LOVES God and likes HIS good commandments, and want to live His WAY, praise! And to BE A SOLDIER TO THE LORD! HAAALLLEEELLLUUUYYYAAAAAAAHHHH!!!! ALMIGHTY KING, THE CREATOR OF WORLDS! BLESSED BE HIS NAME FROM ETERNITY TO ETERNITY! Be vigilant, stay sober, keep watch, and keep your eyes on the Lord, my beloved friends and brothers and sisters in the LORD! Don't let lust in through your eyes, ears; a little leaven corrupts the whole bread; God helps you with this! God helped me to conquer ie. Porn - Addiction! All praise to Him! It is possible! It's not getting easier here in the world, as the world turns more and more evil and hater of the truth, and lover of all - things - evil, even our brothers and sisters, inside the "church"; many falls, many starts to live in sin, many become cold and starts to hate the whole truth... the Gospel is turning into this sugar-coated - feel-good - thing, which it truly is not; this world "government" the Babylon, the great whore, it hates Jesus more and more and all who confesses Him as their personal Saviour and King; and lives according to His will! Lift up your eyes! For the light shines more brighter and so those, in these darkening days, who are searching for fulfillment in their life, a purpose, are asking the reason for being... are sick of sin and pain... will see the light of the LORD shining from you, through you, and they will come and ask you; "tell me, where does your hope come from?" and then you have the beautiful, loving opportunity to be SOLDIER UNDER COMMAND and tell the Gospel; the Good news of Salvation! Thank you, and see you... in the New Jerusalem; it is my prayer, to all who loves Jesus, so that we won't be left behind (not crossing the finishing line, as Apostle Paul put it), cold and hardened by sin and sinful life... repent y'all, turn today, for tomorrow isn't promised; "why are you yelling "LORD LORD" but are not doing what I say?", "He who loves me does as I command", "those who stay in sin, there is no sacrifice to be counted for them..." (Aramaic Peshitta N.T. Hebrews ch.6) don't be deceived by all this "once saved always saved" Mambo Jambo! Grace is the power to live Holy and Godly life, into what we are called! "Be Holy As I AM Holy" and not "grace is an excuse to live in sin..." and "but we are just humans we make mistakes..."; to do sin purposely, especially now that we have the Holy Spirit and we KNOW the Truth and what is right and wrong, is a choice, and it shows who you truly love? Sin or Jesus! Oil doesn't mix with water! You cannot serve two Masters! So repent! Come to Christ with all heart and mind and cut off all sin from your life! I've seen this "we are under grace" (an excuse to live in sin) mindset - so many times in my own eyes, and I've felt its effect in my life too. But the LORD is a good Shepherd and He has warned me through faithful servants who love the WHOLE Truth, and through dreams also. Thank you, LORD, The Merciful, that we have the power in your Grace, to repent and turn away from sins, in the power of the Holy Spirit! Praise! Thank you for listening y'all who read this. I didn't plan to write this to here... Greetings from a brother in Finland. Ps. I love the USA and the American people! Those who I've met have been so nice to me always and I love your language!
Amen
me too!
God bless. If you haven't heard it before, try
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I was once a prisoner, but now I am free! Free indeed... I just had the same experience, listening to some Stryper, then the first few notes of "first love" hit me hard.. I k some girls like that. A line from a Sia song tells it; "It's hard to lose a chosen one".. blessings 🙏✝️
@@chrispafrieddreams9118 check out this hard rockin vid.
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Love you Nashville Tennessee guys now and forever. God is with you all!!! As am I!!! So very much sorry for what happened!!! Will never leave your side
Strayper minha banda favorita até hoje, são um dos melhores.🤟😎
Uma das melhores bandas sem dúvidas
SO SHWEEEETTT...much love Tee with LIONS NAMED LEO.[the music worldwide}.....and ''tee''.........also from TRAXTER ...and our brothers from Stryper rock..!
You don't have to be an overt Christian or of any religious beliefs to love Stryper you just have to have a caring heart and value things that really matter in life and are never to be tarnished. By writing their songs Stryper are doing us a huge service with finely crafted melodic heavy metal. Michael Sweet is one of my very favorite vocalists. He has a soaring and beautiful voice. Listen to the harmonies and the guitars, bass, and drums they are TIGHT! I know I've said otherwise elsewhere, but here's the truth: the British metal bands of the 80s were very lopsided in terms of quality. You essentially had the great bands who played with precision and skill and the sloppily played and horrible beginning of proto Fascist hate rock there. Our bands are more polished much more polished and more heartfelt and melodic. I say with Fifth Angel, Stryper, Dokken, Queensryche (from the first E.P with "Queen Of The Reich" and "The Lady Wore Black" through EMPIRE), Liege Lord, and to go back in time Angel are much, much better! That's to name a few. No, I do not personally like trash metal, but it is good if you want really hardcore raw heavy metal and we have also the best thrash. We have the best AOR and pomp and hair metal bands too. Stryper's music is something to cherish. I love them. I had not heard this song in 13 years and I didn't appreciate it enough then. This is a brilliant song! Love to Stryper and all the melodic metal that's of the meticulously crafted power/hard melodic genres.
I know I'm the same. I'm an atheist and love a lot of typical quote on quote satanic metal. BUT Stryper has become on of my favorite Glam Metal bands from the 80's because the music is great and just because the lyrics are Christian lyrics so what it's still great music it's basically just like most metal with satanic lyrics just it's Christian. It's just the other way around that's all
my first ever concert. 1985 Trenton War Memorial. just a great show. never forget it.
The music always comes first. Stryper wrote some killer stuff.
Great Band!Great Song! God Bless Stryper!!!
2018! Still jamming to this song!
Just saw them in Nashville. Still great after all these years!
Holy fuck these guys know how to make music!
Under command in 1987 to take 2 Crue heads to Universal Ampitheater for Stryper. Never forget the Christmas melody..and Bibles were thrown to the crowd! We were too far back to get them; i hooked them up later. I'm pretty sure them blokes were born again that night when we prayed @ Denny's after
Incredible track! What a drum groove!!!
I'm 51 years old and I heard these guys for the first time when I was 15. I absolutely love this group. They make me want to live my life for my true father.
Michael Sweet has always had such a powerful voice… and it’s changed a lot through the years.. it’s a lot deeper these days. Love this song!
Yet Michael can still pull off those screams and hit the notes that I, even as a woman, can never hope to reach (think _Fallen_ or _Take It to the Cross_ for just two). Love it love it!
I still remember watching this video with a friend of mine, and after it was done he turned to me and said "I don't care if these guys are Jesus freaks, this song kicks ass." And it does.
Una canción absolutamente mágica. Todavía recuerdo la primera vez que la escuché en mi habitación, siendo un chaval. Llevo más de 40 años escuchando Heavy Metal y cada día me gusta más. ROCKIN'
This song,band turned me on to just so rockin stuff an,i did know GOD,Jesus, but..i know the first 5 albums,were influinced by the the Lord an his truth,,God bless you guys in a world with so much darkness in music,, your the light,as JESUS is my LORD
Stryper led a lot of kids out of drugs and witchcraft at my highschool in the 80's. Praise God for Stryper. Jesus is Lord Motley!
Heavier than most Metal bands at the same era and still!!!
Nice and honest need this song right now love it rip my friend les of the band Bay City rollers God bless you always and forever and love this song and the guys here!!! God bless you all