26. Keep on the Firing Line

1. If you’re in the battle for the Lord and right,
Keep on the firing line;
If you win, my brother, surely you must fight,
Keep on the firing line.
There are many dangers that we all must face,
If we die still fighting it is no disgrace;
Cowards in the service will not find a place,
So keep on the firing line.

Refrain:
Oh, you must fight, be brave against all evil,
Never run, nor even lag behind;
If you would win for God and the right,
Just keep on the firing line.

2. God will only use the soldier He can trust,
Keep on the firing line;
If you’ll wear a crown then bear the cross you must,
Keep on the firing line.
Life is but to labor for the Master dear,
Help to banish evil and to spread good cheer;
Great you’ll be rewarded for your service here,
So keep on the firing line.

3. When we get to heaven, brother, we’ll be glad,
Keep on the firing line;
How we’ll praise the Savior for the call we had,
Keep on the firing line.
When we see the souls that we have helped to win,
Leading them to Jesus, from the paths of sin,
With a shout of welcome, we will all march in,
So keep on the firing line.

Text Information
First Line: If you're in the battle for the Lord and right
Title: Keep on the Firing Line
Author (attributed to): Howard Haney (bef.1927)
Refrain First Line: Oh, you must fight, be brave against all evil
Language: English
Publication Date: 2013
Tune Information
Name: [If you’re in the battle for the Lord and right]
Composer: American melody
Arranger: Alphus LeFevre
Incipit: 32323 23233 11121
Key: B♭ Major
Copyright: Copyright Status Uncertain.



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