606. Soldiers in the holy strife

1 Soldiers in the holy strife,
Battling for eternal life,
Where's the cause so just as yours
That so great reward insures?

2 God, the everlasting God,
Cleared the path his soldiers trod
Through the gloomy ages past,
Shall his strength fail us at last?

3 No! ye souls who faltering stand,
Grasp the sword with firmer hand;
Once again the word of God
Clears the path the martyrs trod!

4 Truth! O trusty weapon strong!
Theme for an immortal song!
Satan's trembling hosts declare
This is mighty, joined with prayer.

Text Information
First Line: Soldiers in the holy strife
Author: F. E. Belden
Publication Date: 1886
Topic: The Christian: Warfare and Pilgrimage
Tune Information
Name: ROOT
Composer: F. E. Belden
Meter: 7s
Key: C Major
Notes: Alternate tunes: #821, 720, or 826.



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