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[I am fighting in the army of the Lord]

Meter: 11.11.14.11.14.11.14.11 Appears in 6 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: William J. Henry; Andrew L. Byers Tune Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Ive_Enlisted_in_the_Service); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Hymnal of the Church of God, 1953 (195); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (148); The Gospel Trum Tune Key: G Major Incipit: 55111 23323 13322 Used With Text: I've Enlisted in the Service

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I've Enlisted in the Service

Author: William J. Henry Meter: 11.11.14.11.14.11.14.11 Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: I am fighting in the army of the Lord Refrain First Line: I will press the battle on till the victory is won Lyrics: 1 I am fighting in the army of the Lord, And though dangers thickly round my pathway lie, I shall never faint or fear, for my Jesus is so near, I’ve enlisted in the service till I die. Refrain: I will press the battle on till the victory is won, And I reach my crown and mansion by and by; By the grace of God, I know, I shall conquer every foe; I’ve enlisted in the service till I die. 2 Often do I meet with Satan by the way, And His fiery darts so thickly round me fly; When the shield of faith he sees, then he always quickly flees, I’ve enlisted in the service till I die. [Refrain] 3 Now the world has ceased to be a friend to me, And the ones I most have loved now pass me by; But to Him I’ll faithful be who has shed His blood for me, I’ve enlisted in the service till I die. [Refrain] 4 I shall never tire or give the battle o’er, For the crowning day is coming by and by; Then through all eternity I shall shout the victory, I’ve enlisted in the service till I die. [Refrain] Hymnal of the Church of God, 1953 (Timeless Truths) Used With Tune: [I am fighting in the army of the Lord]

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I am fighting in the army of the Lord

Author: W. J. Henry Hymnal: Reformation Glory #28 (1923) Languages: English Tune Title: [I am fighting in the army of the Lord]

I've Enlisted in the Service

Author: William J. Henry Hymnal: Timeless Truths #134 Meter: 11.11.14.11.14.11.14.11 First Line: I am fighting in the army of the Lord Refrain First Line: I will press the battle on till the victory is won Lyrics: 1 I am fighting in the army of the Lord, And though dangers thickly round my pathway lie, I shall never faint or fear, for my Jesus is so near, I’ve enlisted in the service till I die. Refrain: I will press the battle on till the victory is won, And I reach my crown and mansion by and by; By the grace of God, I know, I shall conquer every foe; I’ve enlisted in the service till I die. 2 Often do I meet with Satan by the way, And His fiery darts so thickly round me fly; When the shield of faith he sees, then he always quickly flees, I’ve enlisted in the service till I die. [Refrain] 3 Now the world has ceased to be a friend to me, And the ones I most have loved now pass me by; But to Him I’ll faithful be who has shed His blood for me, I’ve enlisted in the service till I die. [Refrain] 4 I shall never tire or give the battle o’er, For the crowning day is coming by and by; Then through all eternity I shall shout the victory, I’ve enlisted in the service till I die. [Refrain] Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3 Tune Title: [I am fighting in the army of the Lord]

I've Enlisted in the Service

Author: W. J. Henry Hymnal: Truth in Song #76 (1907) First Line: I am fighting in the army of the Lord Refrain First Line: I will press the battle on till the victory is won Topics: Warfare Languages: English Tune Title: [I am fighting in the army of the Lord]

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William J. Henry

1867 - 1955 Author of "I've Enlisted in His Service" in Hymnal of the Church of God Originally from Ohio, Henry was an early leader in the Holiness Movement near Boyertown, Pennsylvania. In 1889 he, answered a call to hold revival meetings in eastern Pennsylvania. Denominational leaders had received requests from congregations there, but had no one to send. Though Henry was only 22 years old, he proved a very effective organizer. He toured eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey for several months each year till 1895. He became a very active evangelist and song writer, holding meetings in every American state and in Britain. --www.hymntime.com/tch ================== The song, “I Cannot Be Idle,” was written by William J. Henry, in 1897. He got saved from his sins at the age of 20 (in 1882), and he wrote this song at the age of 35 years old. He got saved at an evangelistic meeting, took his stand with the church of God, and he was called to the ministry nine years later, in 1891. Two years later (at the age of 31 years old), he made his first trip to spread the gospel overseas. A small congregation in Liverpool, England, was started through his laboring. Henry could not be idle! Later, he started a congregation in Springfield, Missouri, where he pastored for 13 years. He wrote more than 300 songs. At the age of 73 years old, Henry and his wife wrote: “To God be all the glory! This has been the busiest and happiest time of our lives. We are both enjoying the best of health and are decided to do more for [God] in the future.” He died 20 years later. --www.churchofgodfca.com/

A. L. Byers

1869 - 1952 Person Name: Andrew L. Byers Harmonizer of "[I am fighting in the army of the Lord]" in Timeless Truths Andrew Linnaeus Byers was born on August 26, 1869 in Albany, Illinois. Byers’ mother was song writer Nancy Byers. In 1890 he became involved with Daniel Warner & Barney Warren in evangelistic work; later joined the Gospel Trumpet publishing company as music editor for a year. He left that work because of health problems and worked as an evangelist and pastor in Idaho & Oregon before taking a pastorate in Sacramento, California, in 1934. He died on November 9, 1952 in Sacramento, California. His works include: Birth of a Reformation: The Life and Labors of D. S. Warner, 1922 NN, Hymnary.