Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
Revelation 2:10
Words: D. E. Corbin, in The Search Light, edited by Augustus Myers (Dayton, Ohio: W. W. Whitney, 1894), number 91.
Music: Kherson Augustus F. Myers (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know Corbin’s full name, or where to get a good photo of him or Myers (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
We are soldiers of God,
We’re encamped on the field,
We will fear not nor falter,
For the Lord is our shield.
We will fight for our king,
And prevail against wrong,
For our captain is Jesus,
And salvation our song.
We’ve enlisted for life;
With our banners unfurled,
We will march forth to battle,
To conquer the world;
Evil must be dethroned,
Satan’s kingdom must fall,
And the Christ of the Bible
Shall rule over all.
Then with life’s battles fought,
In our triumph complete,
We will march to the city,
To the great judgment seat.
We will sweep thro’ the gates,
Up the golden paved streets,
And we’ll lay down our armor
At the dear Savior’s feet.