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[We have taken up the cross, we have girded on the sword]

Appears in 6 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Jno. R. Sweney Incipit: 12333 33565 12322 Used With Text: Conquer By and By

Author: Frank Gould Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: We have taken up the cross, we have girded on the sword Refrain First Line: Conquer by and by, yes, we'll conquer by and by Used With Tune: [We have taken up the cross, we have girded on the sword]

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Conquer by and by

Author: Frank Gould Hymnal: Precious Hymns for Times of Refreshing and Revival #70 (1885) First Line: We have taken up the cross, we have girded on the sword Refrain First Line: Conquer by and by, yes, we’ll conquer by and by Lyrics: 1 We have taken up the cross, we have girded on the sword, And together we are banded in the service of the Lord; We will trust him for his grace, we will take him at his word; He has told us if we love him we shall conquer by and by. Refrain: Conquer by and by, yes, we’ll conquer by and by; Never be discouraged when the tempter’s arrows fly, For the Lord who bids us onward with a helping hand is nigh, Like the fearless and the faithful we shall conquer by and by. 2 In the battle-field of life, be the conflict what it will, We have pledged ourselves to follow and the post of duty fill; For our leader who commands will defend our army still, And we know, for he has promised, we shall conquer by and by. [Refrain] 3 With a firm and steady tread let us boldly march along, Looking ever unto Jesus let our hearts be full of song; In his wisdom all are wise, in his strength shall all be strong, Thro’ the might of him who loved us we shall conquer by and by. [Refrain] Tune Title: [We have taken up the cross]

Conquer By and By

Author: Frank Gould Hymnal: Melodious Sonnets #23 (1885) First Line: We have taken up the cross, we have girded on the sword Refrain First Line: Conquer by and by, yes, we’ll conquer by and by Languages: English Tune Title: [We have taken up the cross, we have girded on the sword]

Conquer By and By

Author: Frank Gould Hymnal: Precious Hymns #70 (1900) First Line: We have taken up the cross, we have girded on the sword Refrain First Line: Conquer by and by, yes, we'll conquer by and by Languages: English Tune Title: [We have taken up the cross, we have girded on the sword]

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John R. Sweney

1837 - 1899 Person Name: Jno. R. Sweney Composer of "[We have taken up the cross]" in Precious Hymns for Times of Refreshing and Revival John R. Sweney (1837-1899) was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and exhibited musical abilities at an early age. At nineteen he was studying with a German music teacher, leading a choir and glee club, and performing at children’s entertainments. By twenty-two he was teaching at a school in Dover, Delaware. Soon thereafter, he was put in charge of the band of the Third Delaware Regiment of the Union Army for the duration of the Civil War. After the war, he became Professor of Music at the Pennsylvania Military Academy, and director of Sweney’s Cornet Band. He eventually earned Bachelor and Doctor of Music degrees at the Academy. Sweney began composing church music in 1871 and became well-known as a leader of large congregations. His appreciators stated “Sweney knows how to make a congregation sing” and “He had great power in arousing multitudes.” He also became director of music for a large Sunday school at the Bethany Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia of which John Wanamaker was superintendent (Wanamaker was the founder of the first major department store in Philadelphia). In addition to his prolific output of hymn melodies and other compositions, Sweney edited or co-edited about sixty song collections, many in collaboration with William J. Kirkpatrick. Sweney died on April 10, 1899, and his memorial was widely attended and included a eulogy by Wanamaker. Joe Hickerson from "Joe's Jottings #9" used by permission