The Cyber Hymnal ‎#10027

10027. Forward Soldiers

1 Forward, soldiers, bold and fearless,
Hear the call of God;
Prove your courage in the conflict,
Tread where brave men trod.

Refrain:
Lift aloft the cross of Jesus,
Hold it high and strong;
Shout the name of Him who saves us,
Swell the battle song.

2 Faith our shield, and hope our helmet,
Satan’s hosts we face;
Marshaled in the might of Jesus,
Win we by His grace. [Refrain]

3 Heed the order of our captain,
Wield the Spirit’s sword;
Onward, fearless, press to conquer,
Slaying by His Word. [Refrain]

4 They shall share the glad Hosanna,
Who on Him believe;
They shall ’neath His royal banner
Crowns of life receive. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Forward, soldiers, bold and fearless
• Title: Forward Soldiers
• Author: Fanny Crosby
• Refrain First Line: Lift aloft the cross of Jesus
• Meter: 85.85 D
• Language: English
• Source: The Service of Praise by J. Lincoln Hall, et. al. (Philadelphia: Hall-Mack Company, 1900)
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Some hymnals show the author as "H. D. K.," one of Fanny's pseudonymns

Tune Information

• Name: LOMPOC
• Composer: Joseph Lincoln Hall
• Meter: 85.85 D
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain