Christian Warfare Archive
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 God of grace and God of glory, On Thy people pour Thy power; Now fulfill Thy church’s story, Bring her bud to glorious flower. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, For the facing of this hour. 2 Lo, the hosts of evil …
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 O Christian, awake! ’tis the Master’s command; With helmet and shield, and a sword in thy hand, To meet the bold tempter, go, fearlessly go, Then stand like the brave, with thy face to the foe. Refrain Stand like the brave, stand …
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 Fight the good fight with all thy might; Christ is thy strength, and Christ thy right; Lay hold on life and it shall be Thy joy and crown eternally. 2 Run the straight race through God’s good grace; Lift up thine eyes, …
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 …
1 Rise up, O men of God! His kingdom tarries long. Bring in the day of brotherhood and end the night of wrong. 2 Let women all rise up! Have done with lesser things. Give heart and mind and soul and strength to …