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This is an hymn by [[Jared Waterbury]], | 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! | 1. Soldiers of the cross, arise! | ||
Lo ! your leader from the skies | Lo! your leader from the skies | ||
Waves before you glory's prize, | Waves before you glory's prize, | ||
The prize of victory. | The prize of victory. | ||
Seize your | Seize your armor, gird it on; | ||
The | The battle's yours, it will be won; | ||
Though fierce the strife 'twill soon be done; | Though fierce the strife 'twill soon be done; | ||
Then struggle manfully. | Then struggle manfully.}} | ||
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2. Jesus | {{Text|Simple| | ||
2. Jesus conquered when he fell, | |||
Met and vanquished earth and hell; | Met and vanquished earth and hell; | ||
Now he leads you on, to swell | Now he leads you on, to swell | ||
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Though all earth and hell appear, | Though all earth and hell appear, | ||
Who will doubt or who can fear? | Who will doubt or who can fear? | ||
"God our strength and shield" is near; | "God our strength and shield" is near; | ||
We cannot lose our cause. | We cannot lose our cause.}} | ||
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3. Onward, then, ye hosts of God! | 3. Onward, then, ye hosts of God! | ||
Jesus points the victor's rod; | Jesus points the victor's rod; | ||
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And walk among that glorious train, | And walk among that glorious train, | ||
Who shout their Savior's praise.}} | Who shout their Savior's praise.}} | ||
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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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