Scripture Verse

A good soldier of Jesus Christ. 2 Timothy 2:3

Introduction

Words & Mu­sic: A. R. Wal­ton, 1914 (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know Wal­ton’s full name, or where to get a good pho­to of him (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

Lyrics

I’ve en­list­ed in the ar­my of the Lord to­day,
Fighting ev­er for the truth and right;
Safely guid­ed by Je­ho­vah
In the King’s high­way,
He will lead His ar­my day and night.

Refrain

I’ve en­list­ed in the ar­my
I am press­ing on­ward day by day,
I’ve en­list­ed in the ar­my,
And I’m walk­ing in the King’s high­way.

I’ve en­list­ed as a sol­dier for Im­ma­nu­el,
And I’m go­ing forth to press the fray,
Fighting ’neath the Gos­pel ban­ner
Ev’ry foe will quell,
And I’ll gain the vic­t’ry day by day.

Refrain

I’ve en­list­ed in the ar­my of the heav’n­ly King,
Tho’ the bat­tle may be fierce and long;
Some day I shall come re­joic­ing
And my tro­phies bring,
Then I’ll sing and shout the vic­tor’s song.

Refrain