The Cyber Hymnal ‎#9046

9046. Forward, Soldiers

1 Rouse ye now, ye soldiers
Of the cross, arise;
Laud your captain’s glory
To the very skies;
Foes are lurking ’round you,
Seek ye not repose;
Christ your faithful leader
To the battle goes.

Refrain:
Forward, soldiers,
To the battlefield;
Fight for Jesus
Till the foe shall yield;
For the Spirit
Gives you strength today,
Forward to the battlefield,
Away, then, away.

2 Up and doing, Christians,
’Tis the Lord’s command;
Dare ye longer idle,
There is work at hand;
Souls are dying ’round you,
For the blessèd word;
Bear to them the message
Of your precious Lord. [Refrain]

3 Thro’ the weary conflict
Bear the toil and pain,
Suffering here for Jesus
Is but heav’nly gain;
When the strife is ended,
When your work’s complete,
All these earthly trials
Make your rest more sweet. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Rouse ye now, ye soldiers
• Title: Forward, Soldiers
• Author: Susan B. Atrice
• Refrain First Line: Forward, soldiers
• Language: English
• Source: Shining Light by J. M. Pierce (Atlanta: J. M. Pierce, 1906)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Rouse ye now, ye soldiers]
• Composer: J. M. Pierce
• Key: D♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain