Hymns for the Living Church ‎#468

468. Soldiers, Who Are Christ's Below

1 Soldiers, who are Christ’s below,
Strong in faith resist the foe;
Boundless is the pledged reward
Unto them who serve the Lord.

2 ’Tis no palm of fading leaves
That the conqu'ror’s hand receives;
Joys are his, serene and pure,
Light that ever shall endure.

3 Passing soon and little worth
Are the things that tempt on earth;
Heav'nward lift your soul’s regard;
God Himself is your reward.

4 Father, who the crown dost give,
Savior, by whose death we live,
Spirit, who our hearts dost raise,
Three in One, Thy name we praise.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Soldiers, who are Christ's below
• Title: Soldiers, Who Are Christ's Below
• Translator: J. H. Clark (1865)
• Meter: 7 7 7 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1974
• Scripture:
  Proverbs 3:5-6
  ;
  Malachi 3:6
  ;
  Hebrews 12:1-2
  ;
  Revelation 22:12
• Topic: Conflict; Funeral; Warfare, Christian
• Source: Bourges Breviary, 1734; Latin hymn

Tune Information

• Name: CRUCIS MILITES
• Composer: Myles B. Foster (1889)
• Meter: 7 7 7 7
• Key: E♭ Major