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Fight the Good Fight

Author: John Samuel Bewley Monsell Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 483 hymnals Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12 First Line: Fight the good fight with all thy might Lyrics: 1 Fight the good fight with all thy might; Christ is thy strength, and Christ thy right; Lay hold on life, and it shall be Thy joy and crown eternally. 2 Run the straight race through God’s good grace, Lift up thine eyes, and seek Christ's face; Life with its way before us lies, Christ is the path, and Christ the prize. 3 Cast care aside, lean on thy guide; God's boundless mercy will provide; Trust, and thy trusting soul shall prove Christ is its life, and Christ its love. 4 Faint not nor fear, God's arms are near; God changeth not, and thou art dear; Only believe, and thou shalt see That Christ is all in all to thee. Used With Tune: DUKE STREET

Faith of Our Fathers

Author: Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 829 hymnals Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12 First Line: Faith of our fathers! Living still Lyrics: 1 Faith of our fathers! Living still In spite of dungeon, fire and sword; O how our hearts beat high with joy, Whene'er we hear that glorious word: Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death. 2 The martyrs, chained in prisons dark, Were still in heart and conscience free: And truly blest would be our fate, If we, like them, should die for thee. Faith of the martyrs, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death. 3 Faith of our mothers! Faith and pray'r Shall win all nations unto thee; And through the truth that comes from God, We shall all then indeed be free. Faith of our mothers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death. 4 Faith of our fathers! We will love Both friend and foe in all our strife: And preach thee, too, as love knows how By kindly deeds and virtuous life. Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death. Topics: Brotherhood and Sisterhood Used With Tune: ST. CATHERINE

Am I a Soldier of the Cross?

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,941 hymnals Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12 First Line: Am I a soldier of the cross Lyrics: 1 Am I a soldier of the cross, a follower of the Lamb, and shall I fear to own his cause, or blush to speak his name? 2 Must I be carried to the skies on flowery beds of ease, while others fought to win the prize, and sailed through bloody seas? 3 Are there no foes for me to face? Must I not stem the flood? Is this vile world a friend to grace, to help me on to God? 4 Sure I must fight, if I would reign; increase my courage, Lord. I'll bear the toil, endure the pain, supported by thy word. Topics: The Christian Life Loyalty and Courage; Conflict, Spirtual; Challenge; Spiritual Conflict; Resolve; Witnessing Used With Tune: ARLINGTON

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Author: Sabine Baring-Gould Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Appears in 1,795 hymnals Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12 Lyrics: 1 Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, with the cross of Jesus going on before. Christ, the royal master, leads against the foe; forward into battle see his banners go! Refrain: Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, with the cross of Jesus going on before. 2 Like a mighty army moves the church of God; let us boldly follow where the saints have trod. We are not divided; all one body we one in hope and doctrine, one in charity. Refrain 3 Crowns and thrones may perish, kingdoms rise and wane, but the church of Jesus constant will remain; gates of hell can never 'gainst that church prevail. We have Christ's own promise, and that cannot fail. Refrain 4 Onward, then, O people, join our happy throng: blend with ours your voices in the triumph song. Glory, laud, and honor unto Christ the King, we through countless ages with the angels sing. Refrain Topics: Cross of Christ; Reformation; Warfare, Spiritual; Songs for Children Hymns; Church and Mission; Church; Cross of Christ; Kingdom; Missions; Reformation; Warfare, Spiritual Used With Tune: ST. GERTRUDE

For All the Saints

Author: William W. How Meter: 10.10.10 with refrain Appears in 570 hymnals Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12 First Line: For all the saints who from their labors rest Lyrics: 1 For all the saints who from their labors rest, who thee by faith before the world confessed, thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Alleluia! Alleluia! 2 Thou wast their rock, their fortress, and their might; thou, Lord, their captain in the well-fought fight; thou in the darkness drear, their one true light. Alleluia! Alleluia! 3 O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine. Yet all are one in thee, for all are thine. Alleluia! Alleluia! 4 And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, steals on the ear the distant triumph song, and hearts are brave again and arms are strong. Alleluia! Alleluia! 5 But then there breaks a yet more glorious day: the saints triumphant rise in bright array; the King of glory passes on his way. Alleluia! Alleluia! 6 From earth's wide bounds and ocean's farthest coast, through gates of pearl stream in the countless host, singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: Alleluia! Alleluia! Topics: Conflict, Spirtual; Funerals; All Saints' Day; Church Final Victory; Spiritual Conflict; Funerals; Heritage; Jesus Christ Presence of; Memorial Occasions Used With Tune: SINE NOMINE

A Charge to Keep I Have

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 1,350 hymnals Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-21 First Line: A charge to keep I have, A God to glorify Used With Tune: FERGUSON

Lead On, O King Eternal

Author: Ernest W. Shurtleff Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 396 hymnals Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12 Lyrics: 1 Lead on, O King eternal, the day of march has come; henceforth in fields of conquest your tents shall be our home. Through days of preparation your grace has made us strong, and now, O King eternal, we lift our battle song. 2 Lead on, O King eternal, till sin’s fierce war shall cease, and holiness shall whisper the sweet Amen of peace; for not with swords loud clashing, nor roll of stirring drums; with deeds of love and mercy the heavenly kingdom comes. 3 Lead on, O King eternal, we follow, not with fears; for gladness breaks like morning where'er your face appears; your cross is lifted o'er us; we journey in its light; the crown awaits the conquest: lead on, O God of might. Topics: Conflict, Spirtual; Church Final Victory; Spiritual Conflict; Kingdom of God; Missions; Recessional Hymns Used With Tune: LANCASHIRE

Much in sorrow, oft in woe

Author: H. K. White Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 348 hymnals Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12 Topics: The Christian Life Courage and Cheer Used With Tune: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE Text Sources: Other authors also

Firmes y adelante

Author: Sabine Baring-Gould; Juan B. Cabrera Appears in 37 hymnals Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16 First Line: Firmes y adelante, huestes de la fe Lyrics: 1 Firmes y adelante, huestes de la fe, sin temor alguno, que Jesús nos ve. Jefe soberano, Cristo al frente va. y la regia enseña tremolando está. Coro: Firmes y adelante, huestes de la fe, sin temor alguno, que Jesús nos ve. 2 Al sagrado nombre de nuestro Adalid, tiembla el enemigo y huye de la lid. Nuestra es la victoria, dad a Dios loor; y óigalo el averno lleno de pavor. [Coro] 3 Muévase potente la Iglesia de Dios; de los ya gloriosos marchemos en pos; Somos sólo un cuerpo, y uno es el Señor, una la esperanza, y uno nuestro amor. [Coro] 4 Tronos y coronas pueden perecer; de Jesús la Iglesia constante ha de ser; Nada en contra suya prevalecerá, porque la promesa nunca faltará. [Coro] Topics: Fe; Faith; Iglesia Triunfante; Church Triumphant; Procesionales; Processionals; Victoria; Victory Used With Tune: ST. GERTRUDE

Despliegue El Cristiano

Author: J. B. Cabrera Appears in 22 hymnals Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12 First Line: Despliegue el cristiano su santa bandera Refrain First Line: Cristo nos guía Used With Tune: [Despliegue el cristiano si santa bandera]