Scripture Verse

Endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 2 Timothy 2:3

Introduction

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Fanny Crosby (1820–1915)

Words: Fan­ny Cros­by, 1886.

Music: Comoros Will­iam J. Kirk­pat­rick (🔊 pdf nwc).

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William J. Kirkpatrick (1838–1921)

Lyrics

Soldiers for Je­sus, rise and away,
Hark! ’Tis the war cry sounding today;
Lo! our commander calls from the skies;
Forward to conquest, lose not the prize!

Refrain

Now like an army marching along,
Fearless and faithful, valiant and strong,
Up with our banners, brightly they shine;
March on together, keep in the line.

Soldiers for Je­sus, happy are we;
He our protector, near us will be,
Trust in His mercy, changeless, divine;
March on with firmness, keep in the line.

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Soldiers for Je­sus, gladly we go,
Smiling at danger, braving the foe;
Bright are our landmarks, brightly they shine;
March on rejoicing, keep in the line.

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Soldiers for Je­sus, vic­to­ry is nigh,
Work till we gain it, rest by and by;
O, let our courage ne­ver decline;
March on with boldness, keep in the line.

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