CHRISTIAN LIFE Archive

1 My soul, be on they guard! Ten thousand foes arise; The hosts of sin are pressing hard To draw thee from the skies. 2 O watch, and fight, and pray! The battle ne’er give o’er; Renew it boldly every day, And help …

1 Once to every man and nation, comes the moment to decide, In the strife of truth with falsehood, for the good or evil side; Some great cause, some great decision, offering each the bloom or blight, And the choice goes by forever, …

1 Encamped along the hills of light, Ye Christian soldiers, rise, And press the battle ere the night Shall veil the glowing skies. Against the foe in vales below, Let all our strength be hurled; Faith is the victory, we know, That overcomes …

1 Am I a soldier of the cross, a follower of the Lamb, and shall I fear to own his cause, or blush to speak his name? 2 Must I be carried to the skies on flowery beds of ease, while others fought …

1 Awake, my soul! stretch every nerve, And press with vigor on; A heavenly race demands thy zeal, And an immortal crown. 2 ’Tis God’s all animating voice That calls thee from on high; ’Tis He whose hand presents the prize To thine …

1 Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, with the cross of Jesus going on before. Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe; forward into battle see his banners go! Refrain Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, with the cross of …

1 Sound the battle cry, See! the foe is nigh; Raise the standard high For the Lord; Gird your armor on, Stand firm, every one, Rest your cause upon His holy word. Refrain Rouse, then soldiers! rally round the banner! Ready, steady, pass …