Author: Reginald Heber Hymnal: Laudes Domini #478 (1888) First Line: The Son of God goes forth to war Lyrics: 1 The Son of God goes forth to war,
A kingly crown to gain;
His blood-red banner streams afar:
Who follows in his train?
2 Who best can drink his cup of woe,
And triumph over pain,
Who patient bear his cross below--
He follows in his train.
3 A glorious band, the chosen few,
On whom the spirit came:
Twelve valiant saints, their hope they knew,
And mocked the cross and flame.
4 They climbed the dizzy steep to heaven
Through peril, toil, and pain:
O God! to us may grace be given
To follow in their train!
Topics: Activity; Christians Duties; Church Work of; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table; Cross of Christ Taking Languages: English Tune Title: CHESTERFIELD
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