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I'm a Soldier Bound For Glory

I'm a soldier bound for glory, I'm a soldier marching on

Adapter: J. W. Beville (1884)
Tune: [I'm a pilgrim bound for heaven]
Published in 44 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 I'm a soldier bound for Glory,
I’m a soldier going home;
Come and hear me tell my story,
All who love the Saviour, come.

Refrain:
I love Jesus, hallelujah!
I love Jesus, yes, I do;
I love Jesus, he’s my Saviour,
Jesus smiles and loves me too.

2 I will tell you what induced me
In the glorious fight to start;
‘Twas the Saviour’s loving kindness
Overcame and won my heart.

3 When I first commenced my warfare
Many said I’d run away;
But they all have been deceived,
In the fight I am today.

4 I’m a wonder unto many,
God alone the change has wrought;
Here I raise my Ebenezer,
Hither by his help I’m brought.

5 When to death’s dark, swelling river,
Like a warrior I shall come,
Then I mean to shout salvation!
And go singing glory! home.


Source: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #338

Adapter: J. W. Beville

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Text Information

First Line: I'm a soldier bound for glory, I'm a soldier marching on
Title: I'm a Soldier Bound For Glory
Adapter: J. W. Beville (1884)
Language: English
Refrain First Line: I love Jesus, hallelujah
Copyright: Public Domain

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The Song Book of the Salvation Army #338

Include 43 pre-1979 instances
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