Laudes Domini ‎#478

478. The Martyr-spirit

1 The Son of God goes forth to war,
A kingly crown to gain;
His blood-red banner streams afar:
Who follows in his train?

2 Who best can drink his cup of woe,
And triumph over pain,
Who patient bear his cross below--
He follows in his train.

3 A glorious band, the chosen few,
On whom the spirit came:
Twelve valiant saints, their hope they knew,
And mocked the cross and flame.

4 They climbed the dizzy steep to heaven
Through peril, toil, and pain:
O God! to us may grace be given
To follow in their train!

Text Information

• First Line: The Son of God goes forth to war
• Title: The Martyr-spirit
• Author: Reginald Heber
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Topic: Activity; Christians: Duties; Church: Work of; Communion of Saints: At Lord's Table; Cross of Christ: Taking

Tune Information

• Name: CHESTERFIELD
• Composer: T. Haweis
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major or modal