The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#614

614. Soldiers of the cross, arise!

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 followers tell
Triumphs of his cross.
Though the evil hosts appear,
Who can doubt, or who can fear?
God, our strength and shield, is near;
Can we suffer loss?

4 Onward, then, ye hosts of God!
Jesus points the victor's rod;
Follow where your Leader trod;
Soon you'll see his face.
Soon, your enemies all slain,
Crowns of glory you shall gain,
Soon you'll join that glorious train
Shouting Jesus' praise.

Text Information

• First Line: Soldiers of the cross, arise!
• Author: Jared B. Waterbury
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: The Christian: Warfare and Pilgrimage

Tune Information

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