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This is an hymn by [[Jared Waterbury]], first published in Joshua Leavitt's ''[[The Christian Lyre (Joshua Leavitt)|The Christian Lyre]]'' in 1830, where it is attributed to "J. B. W.". A variation of this version is considered the authentic hymn by Jared Waterbury in Charles Nutter, ''Hymn Studies'', 1900; and in John Julian, ''Dictionary of Hymnology'', 1905. See ''[[Soldiers of the cross, arise / Lo, your Captain]]'' for a similar but very different hymn. Meter is 77. 76. 78. 86 in the first stanza. {{CiteCat|77. 76. D}} in the other two. | |||
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1. Soldiers of the cross, arise! | |||
Lo! your leader from the skies | |||
}} | Waves before you glory's prize, | ||
The prize of victory. | |||
Seize your armor, gird it on; | |||
{{ | The battle's yours, it will be won; | ||
Though fierce the strife 'twill soon be done; | |||
Then struggle manfully.}} | |||
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2. Jesus conquered when he fell, | |||
Met and vanquished earth and hell; | |||
Now he leads you on, to swell | |||
The triumphs of his cross. | |||
Though all earth and hell appear, | |||
Who will doubt or who can fear? | |||
"God our strength and shield" is near; | |||
We cannot lose our cause.}} | |||
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3. Onward, then, ye hosts of God! | |||
Jesus points the victor's rod; | |||
Follow where your Leader trod; | |||
You soon shall see his face. | |||
Soon, your enemies all slain, | |||
The crown of glory you shall gain: | |||
And walk among that glorious train, | |||
Who shout their Savior's praise.}} | |||
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==External links == | ==External links == |
Revision as of 08:21, 24 November 2020
General information
This is an hymn by Jared Waterbury, first published in Joshua Leavitt's The Christian Lyre in 1830, where it is attributed to "J. B. W.". A variation of this version is considered the authentic hymn by Jared Waterbury in Charles Nutter, Hymn Studies, 1900; and in John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, 1905. See Soldiers of the cross, arise / Lo, your Captain for a similar but very different hymn. Meter is 77. 76. 78. 86 in the first stanza. 77. 76. D in the other two.
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Text and translations
English text 1. Soldiers of the cross, arise! |
2. Jesus conquered when he fell, |
3. Onward, then, ye hosts of God! |
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