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Text:Oft in danger, oft in woe
Author:Henry Kirke White, 1785-1806
Tune:UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Composer:H. J. Gauntlett, 1805-1876

547. Oft in danger, oft in woe

1 Oft in danger, oft in woe,
onward, Christians, onward go;
bear the toil, maintain the strife,
strengthened with the bread of life.

2 Onward, Christians, onward go,
join the war, and face the foe;
will ye flee in danger's hour?
Know ye not your Captain's power?

3 Let not sorrow dim your eye;
soon shall every tear be dry:
let not fears your course impede;
great your strength, if great your need.

4 Let your drooping hearts be glad;
march in heavenly armour clad;
fight, nor think the battle long:
soon shall victory wake your song.

5 Onward then in battle move;
more than conquerors ye shall prove:
though opposed by many a foe,
Christian soldiers, onward go.

Text Information
First Line: Oft in danger, oft in woe
Author: Henry Kirke White, 1785-1806
Meter: 77 77
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Scripture: ; ; ; ;
Topic: Lent II: Year A; Lent III: Year B; Proper 23: Year C (2 more...)
Notes: Other authors also
Tune Information
Name: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Composer: H. J. Gauntlett, 1805-1876
Meter: 77 77
Key: F Major



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