Christ in Song ‎#627

627. Soldiers of the Cross

1 Soldiers of the cross, arise!
Lo! your Leader from the skies
Waves before you glory's prize,
Prize of victory.
Seize your armor, gird it on:
Soon the battle will be won;
See! the strife is almost done;
Struggle manfully.

2 Now the fight of faith begin,
Be no more the slaves of sin,
Strive the victor's palm to win,
Trusting in the Lord:
Gird ye on the armor bright,
Warriors of the King of Light,
Never yield, nor lose by flight
Your divine reward.

3 Jesus conquered when he fell,
Met and vanquished sin and hell;
Now he bids his foll'wers tell
Triumphs of his cross.
Tho' the evil hosts appear,
Who can doubt, or who can fear?
God our strength and shield, is near;
Can we suffer loss?

Text Information

• First Line: Soldiers of the cross, arise!
• Title: Soldiers of the Cross
• Author: Waterbury
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Christ: Warfare and Victory; Living His Life: Warfare and Victory

Tune Information

• Name: CALEDONIA
• Meter: 7s & 5s. D.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: Scotch