Voices of Praise ‎#313

313. Soldiers true and faithful

1 Soldiers true and faithful,
Hear the trumpet's call,
'Neath your Captain's banner
Range ye, one and all.
Not against the devil,
Not against the world,
Must the red cross banner
Only be unfurled.

2 Subtle foes are lurking,
Deep your hearts within,
There first wage the battle
With the power of sin.
O'er the sight and hearing,
Touch, and taste, and smell,
Set a watch, good Christians,
Guard those portals well.

4 By the sign upon you,
By Christ's life within,
Close in deadly conflict
With each pleasant sin.
Jesus' eye is on you,
Keep your solemn vow,
Then a crown immortal
Shall adorn your brow.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Soldiers true and faithful
• Meter: 6s. 5s. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1883
• Topic: Temperance

Tune Information

• Name: SOLDIERS TRUE
• Meter: 6s. 5s. D.
• Key: G Major